Benny Andersson

[b]If you are making an addition where he is credited together with Björn Ulvaeus please credit as [a=Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson] (unless they are credited together with someone else, in which case separate credits should be used)[/b].

Swedish musician (mainly keyboardist), born on December 16, 1946 in Stockholm, Sweden.

He is one of the two main songwriters and producers in [a=ABBA].
He and [a=Björn Ulvaeus] were house producers for [l=Polar] (1971-1974). Co-founder of [l=Union Songs AB]. From April 1975, shareholder of [l=Polar Music AB] (initially 25% and subsequently 12,5%). By the end of 1984 he sold his shares in the record company.
Engaged to Christina Grönvall. In 1963, they had a son, [a=Peter Grönvall], and in 1965, a daughter, Heléne. They split in 1966. Engaged to [A=Anni-Frid Lyngstad] for about nine years and they married on 6 October 1978, but separated on 26 November 1980 and divorced in 1981. Married Swedish TV presenter [a=Mona Nörklit] in 1981 and had a son, [a=Ludvig Andersson] (born January 1982), who has since followed in his father's footsteps in forming his own band.
See also his studios [l287408] and [l304436].