Benny Andersson

Summary

Benny Andersson is a human^[1]. He was born in Stockholm^[2]. He was born on December 16, 1946^[3]. He worked as a singer^[4], pianist^[5], songwriter^[6], record producer^[7], and organist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,003 views/month, #3,989 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Benny Andersson was born in Stockholm^[2].
• Benny Andersson was born on December 16, 1946^[3].
• Benny Andersson's father was Gösta Andersson^[10].
• Benny Andersson's mother was Laila^[11].
• Benny Andersson was married to Mona Nörklit^[12].
• A child of Benny Andersson was Peter Grönvall^[13].
• A child of Benny Andersson was Ludvig Andersson^[14].
• Benny Andersson held citizenship in Sweden^[15].
• Swedish was Benny Andersson's native language^[16].
• Benny Andersson's professions included singer^[4].
• Benny Andersson worked as a pianist^[5].
• Benny Andersson's professions included songwriter^[6].
• Benny Andersson worked as a record producer^[7].
• Benny Andersson's professions included organist^[8].
• Benny Andersson worked as an executive producer^[17].
• A notable work attributed to Benny Andersson is Sunny Girl^[18].
• Benny Andersson received the honorary doctor of Stockholm University^[19].
• Benny Andersson received the Professor^[20].
• Benny Andersson received the International Swede of the Year^[21].
• Benny Andersson received the Q100141088^[22].
• Benny Andersson received the Musikexportpriset^[23].
• Benny Andersson received the Musikexportpriset^[24].
• Benny Andersson was a member of Hep Stars^[25].
• Benny Andersson was a member of ABBA^[26].
• Benny Andersson was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Music^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: SE^[29]

• Began / founded: 1946-12-16^[30]

• Genre(s): ballad, folk, musical, pop, rock^[31]

• Community tags: ballad, folk, musical, pop, rock^[32]

• MusicBrainz ID: 2f031686-3f01-4f33-a4fc-fb3944532efa^[33]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Stockholm^[2], Benny Andersson… he was born on December 16, 1946^[3]. His father was Gösta Andersson^[10]. His mother was Laila^[11]. Swedish was his native language^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer^[4], pianist^[5], songwriter^[6], record producer^[7], organist^[8], and executive producer^[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Benny Andersson is Sunny Girl^[18]. Things named for him include ABBA^[34], a musical group^[35], founded in 1970^[36].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of Stockholm University^[19], an award^[37], in Sweden^[38]; Professor^[20], a honorific prefix^[39]; International Swede of the Year^[21], an award^[40], in Sweden^[41]; Q100141088^[22]; Musikexportpriset^[23], a prize^[42]; and H. M. The King's Medal^[43], a medallion^[44], in Sweden^[45], founded in 1814^[46].

Personal Life

Benny Andersson was married to Mona Nörklit^[12]. Children include Peter Grönvall^[13], a songwriter^[47], b. 1963^[48], of Sweden^[49] and Ludvig Andersson^[14], b. 1982^[50].

Why It Matters

Benny Andersson ranks in the top 0.4% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,003 views/month, #3,989 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[51] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[52]

Entities named for him include ABBA^[34], a musical group^[35], founded in 1970^[36].

FAQs

Where was Benny Andersson born?

Benny Andersson's place of birth was Stockholm^[2].

Who were Benny Andersson's parents?

Benny Andersson's father was Gösta Andersson^[10]. Benny Andersson's mother was Laila^[11].

Who was Benny Andersson married to?

Benny Andersson's spouses include Mona Nörklit^[12].

What did Benny Andersson do for work?

Benny Andersson worked as singer^[4], pianist^[5], songwriter^[6], record producer^[7], and organist^[8].

What awards did Benny Andersson receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of Stockholm University^[19], Professor^[20], International Swede of the Year^[21], and Q100141088^[22].