Years Active: 1975-2008
Band Members: Frida, Agnetha Faltskog, Malando Gassama, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus
Influenced by: The Beatles, Bee Gees, The Beach Boys
Genre: Pop
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Sep 17 2009 13:00PM
by Spinner Staff
Filed under: The Hit List
Spinner: They say winners never quit, but in the music biz there's something to be said for going out at the top of your game. Whether they left for greener pastures, fled amid feuds and controversy, or just dropped off the face of the earth, here are some ... Read moreMar 20 2008 12:30PM
by Paul Harrison
Feb 15 2008 12:00PM
by Spinner Staff
Filed under: The Hit List
Spinner: ABBA As the band's name is an acronym for the two couples in the group -- Agnetha & Björn, and Benny & Anni-Frid -- Swedish designer Rune Söderqvist wanted the two B's to face each of their respective partner A's. Previous Next ... Read moreVideos (1)
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