Happy birthday! Björn Ulvaeus turns 80 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary singer turns 80 on Friday, Apr. 25, 2025.

ABBA ex-frontman Björn Ulvaeus is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-musician Björn Ulvaeus has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Ulvaeus, a cultural icon

Born Björn Kristian Ulvaeus in Gothenburg on April 25, 1945, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Swedish history. Ulvaeus' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Björn hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Björn Ulvaeus as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Björn, you're the best!

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