Introduction
🎶 Music Career & ABBA Fame
Benny Andersson rose to international stardom in the 1970s as part of ABBA, alongside Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida). He co-wrote nearly all of ABBA’s major hits, including classics like:
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Dancing Queen
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Mamma Mia
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Waterloo
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The Winner Takes It All
Before ABBA, he played with the Swedish rock band The Hep Stars, often referred to as “Sweden’s Beatles.”
After ABBA disbanded in the early 1980s, Benny collaborated with Björn on musicals like Chess, Kristina från Duvemåla, and contributed to the Mamma Mia! stage musical and films. He also leads Benny Anderssons Orkester (BAO), a folk-inspired band.
💍 Wife and Family
Wife: Benny married Swedish TV host Mona Nörklit in 1981.
Children: He has three children:
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Peter Grönvall (with former partner Christina Grönvall), a musician and member of the 1990s group One More Time
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Helene and Ludvig (with Mona)
Ludvig Andersson has worked with his father on the ABBA Voyage project and other musical productions.
💰 Net Worth
As of 2025, Benny Andersson’s estimated net worth is around $230 million. Much of his fortune comes from ABBA’s enduring legacy, royalties, musicals, and new ventures like the ABBA Voyage virtual concert experience.
🌟 Fun Facts
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Benny never formally learned to read music—he composes and plays by ear.
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He’s known for being private and modest despite global fame.
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Benny has remained deeply involved in preserving and evolving ABBA’s legacy, especially through the 2021 reunion album Voyage.