Happy birthday! Benny Andersson turns 78 today

The iconic and legendary musician turns 78 on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

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ABBA ex-frontman Benny Andersson is celebrating his 78th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician-songwriter Benny Andersson has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 78th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Andersson, a cultural icon

Born Göran Bror Andersson in Stockholm on December 16, 1946, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Andersson's not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Benny hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Benny Andersson as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 78.

Happy Birthday, Benny, you're the best!

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