Agnetha Fältskog
Swedish singer-songwriter from ABBA
Started a music career in the mid-1960s, releasing multiple solo albums before joining ABBA in 1972. ABBA achieved international success with hits like 'Dancing Queen', 'Mamma Mia', and 'Take a Chance on Me'. The group won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, establishing a lasting legacy in pop music. After ABBA disbanded in 1982, continued a successful solo career, releasing several albums in Swedish and English. Reunited with ABBA for a brief period in the early 2000s and participated in projects celebrating the band's history.
Member of ABBA, which won Eurovision Song Contest
Released solo albums including 'Wrap Your Arms Around Me'
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