Björn Ulvaeus

Björn Kristian Ulvaeus (born April 25, 1945) is a Swedish musician, composer, a former member of the Swedish musical group ABBA (1972-1982), and co-composer of the musical Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, and Mamma Mia!. Currently co-producing forthcoming film Mamma Mia!. Ulvaeus was born in Gothenburg, but as a child he moved with his family to Västervik. Ulvaeus studied Business and Law at the Lund University after doing his Military Service with stand-up comedian Magnus Holmström. Prior to gaining international recognition with ABBA, Björn was a member of the Swedish folk/schlager band Hootenanny Singers who had an enormous following in Scandinavia. While on the road in southern Sweden in 1966, they encountered the Hep Stars, and Björn quickly became friends with the group’s keyboard player, Benny Andersson. The two musicians shared the passion of writing, and in the other found a composing partner. Together they composed their first song during their second encounter that same... full article at wikipedia