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Ted Gärdestad

Ted Arnbjörn Gärdestad (lang; 18 February 195622 June 1997), known internationally as Ted, was a Swedish singer, songwriter, and actor. Gärdestad began his acting career in 1966 and began playing music in 1971, signing with Polar Music. Assigned with in-house producers Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Gärdestad released his first single, "Hela världen runt," in late 1971 and worked closely with the four members of ABBA to create his debut album Undringar (1972).

Ted Gärdestad

Ted Gärdestad, 1973.

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Name
Ted Gärdestad
Birth Name
Ted Arnbjörn Gärdestad
Born
18 February 1956
Birthplace
Sollentuna, Sweden
Died
22 June 1997
Occupation
* Singer
Nationality
Sweden
Fields
pop music
Honours
Swedish Music Hall of Fame
Languages
Swedish

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Ted Arnbjörn Gärdestad (lang; 18 February 195622 June 1997), known internationally as Ted, was a Swedish singer, songwriter, and actor. Gärdestad began his acting career in 1966 and began playing music in 1971, signing with Polar Music. Assigned with in-house producers Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Gärdestad released his first single, "Hela världen runt," in late 1971 and worked closely with the four members of ABBA to create his debut album Undringar (1972).

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Reception, influence and legacy
  3. 03Recordings and discography
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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