Benny Andersson

Swedish musician and composer

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September 27 2024 Scheduled release of their album 'Alla kan dansa' with Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg.
September 27 2024 Scheduled release of their album 'Alla kan dansa' with Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg.
March 21 2024 All four members of ABBA, including Benny Andersson, were appointed Commander, First Class, of the Royal Order of Vasa by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
March 21 2024 All four members of ABBA, including Benny Andersson, were appointed Commander, First Class, of the Royal Order of Vasa by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
May 27 2022 ABBA Voyage opened in a purpose-built venue named the ABBA Arena at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.
May 27 2022 ABBA Voyage opened in a purpose-built venue named the ABBA Arena at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London.
November 5 2021 The new ABBA album, 'Voyage', was released worldwide, featuring ten tracks including 'I Still Have Faith In You' and 'Don't Shut Me Down'.
November 5 2021 The new ABBA album, 'Voyage', was released worldwide, featuring ten tracks including 'I Still Have Faith In You' and 'Don't Shut Me Down'.
September 2 2021 ABBA announced their upcoming virtual concert residency 'ABBA Voyage' and an eponymous album via a YouTube livestream.
September 2 2021 ABBA announced their upcoming virtual concert residency 'ABBA Voyage' and an eponymous album via a YouTube livestream.
June 14 2019 Released the compilation album 'Bästa låtarna' with Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg.
June 14 2019 Released the compilation album 'Bästa låtarna' with Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg.
2018 Deutsche Grammophon released 'Piano', a collection of ABBA tunes and original compositions played by Andersson on solo piano.
2018 He received the Opus Klassik award for his album 'Piano'.
2018 Benny Andersson worked as an executive producer for the sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
2018 He received the Opus Klassik award for his album 'Piano'.
2018 Deutsche Grammophon released 'Piano', a collection of ABBA tunes and original compositions played by Andersson on solo piano.
2018 Benny Andersson worked as an executive producer for the sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.
2017 Benny Anderssons orkester was nominated for Traditional Dance Music Orchestra (Årets dansband) award for their album 'Mitt hjärta klappar för dig'
2017 Benny Anderssons orkester was nominated for Traditional Dance Music Orchestra (Årets dansband) award for their album 'Mitt hjärta klappar för dig'
June 10 2016 Released the album 'Mitt hjärta klappar för dig' with Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg.
June 10 2016 Released the album 'Mitt hjärta klappar för dig' with Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg.
September 20 2015 Two concerts featuring Benny Andersson on piano were held at Skeppsholmen, performed by Gustaf Sjökvists Choir.
September 20 2015 Two concerts featuring Benny Andersson on piano were held at Skeppsholmen, performed by Gustaf Sjökvists Choir.
September 18 2015 A new album of Andersson's compositions presented in a choral style was released, featuring songs from various projects.
September 18 2015 A new album of Andersson's compositions presented in a choral style was released, featuring songs from various projects.
May 18 2013 The anthem composed by Andersson and others was performed for the first time during the Final of the Eurovision Song Contest.
May 18 2013 The anthem composed by Andersson and others was performed for the first time during the Final of the Eurovision Song Contest.
April 15 2013 Andersson, alongside Björn Ulvaeus and Avicii, was officially announced as the composer of the anthem for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
April 15 2013 Andersson, alongside Björn Ulvaeus and Avicii, was officially announced as the composer of the anthem for the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest.
February 8 2013 The musical 'Hjälp Sökes' ('Help is Wanted'), which Andersson wrote music for, premiered, collaborating with Kristina Lugn and Lars Rudolfsson.
February 8 2013 The musical 'Hjälp Sökes' ('Help is Wanted'), which Andersson wrote music for, premiered, collaborating with Kristina Lugn and Lars Rudolfsson.
2012 Andersson received an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from the Luleå Tekniska Universitet Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
2012 Andersson won the Swedish 'Guldbaggen' award as composer of the music for the film 'Palme'.
2012 Benny Anderssons orkester won the Traditional Dance Music Orchestra (Årets dansband) award for their album 'O klang och jubeltid'
2012 Benny Anderssons orkester won the Traditional Dance Music Orchestra (Årets dansband) award for their album 'O klang och jubeltid'
2012 Andersson won the Swedish 'Guldbaggen' award as composer of the music for the film 'Palme'.
2012 Andersson received an Honorary Doctorate of Philosophy from the Luleå Tekniska Universitet Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
November 19 2012 Released their fifth studio album 'Tomten har åkt hem', a Christmas album with Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg. Also released a compilation box set 'BAO in Box'.
November 19 2012 Released their fifth studio album 'Tomten har åkt hem', a Christmas album with Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg. Also released a compilation box set 'BAO in Box'.
February 27 2012 Their fourth album reached Platinum certification in Sweden.
February 27 2012 Their fourth album reached Platinum certification in Sweden.
2011 Benny Andersson revealed the extent of his past substance abuse problems in an interview, stating he had maintained nearly a decade of sobriety.
2011 Benny Andersson revealed the extent of his past substance abuse problems in an interview, stating he had maintained nearly a decade of sobriety.
August 16 2011 Their fourth album achieved Gold certification in Sweden.
August 16 2011 Their fourth album achieved Gold certification in Sweden.
July 31 2011 'En dag i sänder' by Helen Sjöholm entered Svensktoppen, reaching number 1 for 11 weeks
July 31 2011 'En dag i sänder' by Helen Sjöholm entered Svensktoppen, reaching number 1 for 11 weeks
June 15 2011 Released their fourth studio album 'O klang och jubeltid' featuring Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg.
June 15 2011 Released their fourth studio album 'O klang och jubeltid' featuring Helen Sjöholm and Tommy Körberg.

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