Benny Andersson

[b]If you are making an addition where he is credited together with Bj"orn Ulvaeus please credit as Bj"orn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson (unless they are credited together with someone else, in which case separate credits should be used)[/b]. Born on December 16, 1946 in Stockholm, Sweden. Swedish musician (mainly keyboardist), one of the two main songwriters and producers in ABBA. He and Bj"orn 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 Gr"onvall. In 1963, they had a son, Peter Gr"onvall, and in 1965, a daughter, Hel'ene. They split in 1966. Engaged to 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 Mona N"orklit in 1981 and had a son, 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].