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Lasse Wellander, guitarist for Swedish pop icons ABBA, dies at 70

"The importance of his creative input in the recording studio as well as his rock solid guitar work onstage was immense," ABBA said of Wellander in a statement

Guitar World

Lasse Wellander, guitarist who played ‘integral role in the ABBA story,’ dies at 70

Lasse Wellander, the musician who long served as the guitarist for iconic pop group ABBA, has died at 70.

Los Angeles Times

Abba’s long-serving guitarist Lasse Wellander dies

Band hail ‘brilliance’ of session musician who has died aged 70 after being diagnosed with cancer

The Guardian - UK

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Longtime ABBA guitarist Lasse Wellande dies aged 70

ABBA's guitarist Lasse Wellander has died after a short battle with cancer, his family has announced

Woman & Home

Mamma Mia! production firm bounces back into profit after Covid slump

Exclusive: Littlestar Services files pre-tax profits of £316,000 after previous year’s £752,000 loss

The Guardian - UK

'It was unbelievable': Bassist explains what it was like recording hits with Abba

MIKE Watson travelled to Sweden with American singer Larry Finnegan in 1964. He never left – and the move turned out to be one of the best…

The National (Scotland)

ABBA made ‘emotional choice’ to have Voyage show in London in wake of Brexit

The show’s producer described how the band went against the feelings of ‘uncertainty about the UK’

Evening Standard

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I got a front row ticket to ABBA Voyage and it's a futuristic spectacle that will have you questioning reality

The digital masterpiece offers an unforgettable night out with one of the world's most successful music groups

Manchester Evening News

Cast of Grease The Musical dedicates show run to Olivia Newton-John

The performers said it was a ‘huge honour to follow in Olivia’s footsteps each night’.

The Independent UK

Abba star Benny Andersson and Elton John do live rendition of viral TikTok mashup

Fans have praised the ‘iconic’ collaboration

The Independent UK

ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus shows off new love just months after end of 41 year marriage

The 77-year-old music legend, who announced the end of his 41-year marriage just months ago, showed off his new flame on Tuesday

Irish Mirror

ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus shows off new love for first time after end of long marriage

ABBA legend Bjorn Ulvaeus is enjoying his new romance with Christina Sas, who is 28 years younger, after the end of his 41-year marriage

Daily Mirror

ABBA planning massive shake-up of Voyage virtual concert residency with new songs

The legendary band have recorded far more than the 22 songs their holograms belt out as they plan to review, remix and reorder tracks over the coming years and until long after they're dead

Daily Mirror

ABBA’s Benny Andersson covers Foo Fighters’ ‘Learn to Fly’ for Dave Grohl

Foo Fighters frontman wore an ABBA shirt during his Glastonbury cameo performance alongside Paul McCartney

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Evening Standard

ABBA Voyage – the director on how he brought the Swedish supergroup back to its 1970s pomp

Director and lifelong ABBA fan Baillie Walsh on creating the hit digital show that welcomes fans to an ‘otherworldly but human experience’

Daily Mirror

Inside ABBA's two relationships from marriage to divorce – but why did they split?

ABBA’s legacy and following cannot be understated, with the band being beloved for so many reasons. Made up of two couples, they are also one of the most unique groups in history

Asharq Al-Awsat

Stars and Royalty Watch ABBA's Return in Digital Stage Show

“ABBA Voyage” is certainly a trip. Four decades after the Swedish pop supergroup last performed live, audiences can once again see ABBA onstage in an innovative digital concert where past and future collide. The show opens to the public in London on Friday, the day after a red-carpet premiere attended…

The Independent UK

Abba Voyage: Band make first public appearance together in 14 years on red carpet of concert premiere

‘I dreamed of this for years,’ singer Lyngstad said

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Evening Standard

ABBA Voyage review: Can this be real? I literally could not believe my eyes

Light years ahead of any of that hologram nonsense, this show really does look like the future of music

Wales Online

Abba reunite on stage in real life at opening night of Voyage digital concert

The enormously successful quartet took 'the ultimate curtain call' in person

Daily Record

ABBA appear in public together for first time in 14 years as they make rare appearance on red carpet

The Swedish hit makers hit the red carpet in London's Olympic Park

Daily Mirror

ABBA joined by Kylie and Keira Knightley on star-studded Voyage premiere red carpet

Celebs such as Myleene Klass and Sophie Ellis- Bexter flocked to the launch of ABBA's new show, ABBA Voyage, with plenty of dazzling and glitzy outfits on show

Liverpool Echo

ABBA make public appearance together for the first time in 36 years

The Swedish band have not been seen in public together since 1986

Evening Standard

ABBA make first public appearance together in six years ahead of Abba Voyage show in London

The group appeared in high spirits as they reunited for the band’s first virtual concert at their purpose-built arena at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Daily Mirror

ABBA 'emotional' after reuniting in UK for first time in 40 years

Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and Björn Ulvaeus sent music lovers into a spin as they reunited for the first time in the UK for 40 years

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