ABBA

Discover the musical career, trials and tribulations of one of the most famous bands to ever emerge from Sweden.

Abba consist of Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid (Frida) Lyngstad.

Discography

Ring Ring 1973 Waterloo 1974 Greatest Hits 1975 ABBA 1975 Arrival 1976 ABBA - The Album 1977 Greatest Hits Vol. 2 1979 Voulez-Vous 1979 Gracias Pour La Musica 1980 The Visitors 1981 The Singles 1982 ABBA Live 1986 ABBA Gold 1992 More ABBA Gold 1993 Thank You For The Music 1994

Following the merger of 2 already successful folk duos, the group were already on their way to stardom when they teamed up in 1973 to enter the Eurovision Song Contest. Despite only coming third, the group came back the following year, this time with a catchier name: ABBA. The newly formed group won with their first hit "Waterloo" and soon were on their way to superstardom.

The band soon became an international success with hist in numberous countries including their native Sweden. After securing the Number 1 slot in the United States with "Dancing Queen" in 1978 came their first film "ABBA - The Movie". This further accelerated the groups career as one of the greatest bands of all time.

1978 also saw the marriage of Anni-Frid and Benny but also marked the separation of Bjorn and Agnetha. Despite this setback, the band still endured a number of other hit singles and albums including the single "Super Trouper".

However, by 1982, rifts in the band were starting to show which led to the divorce of Anni-Frid and Benny and the end of ABBA.

Many bands have tried to mimick the band, with some success in the case of Bjorn Again (pictured below). However, none have been as successful and resiliant as ABBA.