ABBA

Swedish Pop Superstars

ABBA is a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The band's name is an acronym of the first letters of their first names arranged as a palindrome. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, topping the charts worldwide from 1974 to 1983. ABBA was known for their catchy songwriting, complex vocal harmonies, and new recording techniques. Their sound was characterized by the lead vocalists' contrasting styles and the intricate relationship between the male and female members.