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ABBA
12+ albums
popDisco70sswedish80s
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ABBA were a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1972 by Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad. The group's name is an acronym of the first letters of their first names. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, topping the charts worldwide from 1974 to 1982. ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest 1974 at The Dome in Brighton, UK, giving Sweden its first triumph in the contest. They are the most successful group to have taken part in the competition. Interesting facts: ABBA is the first group from Sweden to sell five million tickets to Wembley Arena in under a week. ABBA is the first super pop group to receive a billion-dollar contract before disbanding, before holding another concert tour, and before recording another album. ABBA paved the way for numerous Swedish musicians to enter the Western music industry. Many musicians have said that ABBA was their inspiration, encouragement, and the most influential group that motivated them to start their music careers. Through their discography, ABBA showcased Sweden's 20th-century music industry as one of the most influential in the world—a feat that the United Kingdom has also achieved. They were the first group to purchase 85% of the Swedish music industry with the gross profits from their album sales, and they were also the wealthiest members. The musical movie Mamma Mia! The Movie was the most successful, grossing €2.6 billion and attractin
