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ABBA ( / ˈæbə / AB-ə, Swedish: [ˈâbːa]; formerly named Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid or Björn & Benny, Agnetha & Frida) are a Swedish pop supergroup formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad.
- 1972–1982, 2016–present
- Stockholm, Sweden
ABBA, whose name is made up of the initials of the four members’ first names – Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Anni-Frid “Frida” Lyngstad – was one of the biggest ...
May 17, 2024 · ABBA was a Swedish Europop band that was among the most commercially successful bands in the history of popular music. In the 1970s it dominated the European charts with its catchy pop songs, such as ‘Waterloo,’ ‘Mamma Mia,’ and ‘Dancing Queen.’ Learn more about the group’s career and significance.
- What is ABBA?ABBA was a Swedish Europop group whose songs dominated European charts in the 1970s. It enjoyed historic commercial success in the landscape of pop...
- What songs are ABBA most known for?While ABBA produced an impressive number of hit singles, some of their most notable chart-topping songs are “Dancing Queen” (1976), “Super Trouper”...
- How did the group get their name “ABBA”?ABBA first debuted as a quartet cabaret act under the name Festfolk. Once they began to gain more recognition from participation in the Eurovision...
- Why did ABBA disband?Growing interpersonal tensions between ABBA members led to the group’s dissolution. Both sets of married couples in the band divorced in their latt...
- What is the legacy of ABBA in popular culture?Perhaps the most enduring testament to the popularity of ABBA is the hit musical Mamma Mia!, which Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson produced from...
Learn about the history of ABBA, the most successful pop group in the world, from their beginnings in 1966 to their global fame in the 1970s and 1980s. Explore their discography, articles, quiz, newsletter, shop and more on their official site.
Join the one and only ABBA fanclub and celebrate the Swedish pop legends' music, history and achievements. Find out about their latest album Voyage, their upcoming museum, their royal order and their birthday wishes.
