Introduction
“At 77, Benny Andersson Finally Revealed Why ABBA Will NEVER Be Seen Together Again”:
At 77 years old, Benny Andersson has finally explained why ABBA will never perform live together again. Despite selling nearly 400 million records, scoring global chart-topping hits, and inspiring musicals, personal struggles—particularly the divorces between both couples—tore the group apart.
ABBA’s story began in the 1960s when Benny (from the Hep Stars) and Björn (from the Hootenanny Singers) met and bonded over music. Alongside Agnetha Fältskog and Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida), the quartet discovered their extraordinary chemistry, leading to their rise as one of pop’s greatest acts. Their 1974 Eurovision victory with “Waterloo” launched them into international superstardom, supported by iconic music, flashy stage costumes, and relentless touring.
But fame came at a cost. Both marriages—Björn with Agnetha, and Benny with Frida—collapsed under pressure. By 1982, ABBA officially disbanded, as creating music together after divorce had become emotionally impossible. Benny revealed that while the breakup was initially meant to be temporary, he and Björn soon moved into theater projects (like Chess with Tim Rice), which pulled them further away from ABBA.
Even though ABBA was offered $1 billion in 2000 to reunite, they declined, believing it was not right for them. Instead, they embraced technology decades later with the innovative ABBA Voyage project, which uses digital “ABBAtars” performing alongside a live band. The project, launched in London in May 2022, has been a massive success, selling over 1.5 million tickets and grossing more than $150 million, running with near-perfect attendance.
Benny emphasized that while ABBA will never reunite in person due to age and physical limitations, the digital concerts preserve their legacy, allowing fans to experience ABBA as they once were. For Benny, this is the final chapter of ABBA’s live journey—one that blends nostalgia with cutting-edge innovation.