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ABBA’s Benny Andersson FINALLY CONFIRMS The Awful Truth
After years of silence, speculation, and whispers behind the scenes, Benny Andersson — the iconic composer and founding member of ABBA — has finally stepped forward to confirm the awful truth that has haunted fans and insiders for decades. In a deeply emotional and candid interview, the 77-year-old musical genius opened up about a chapter of his life that he had long kept private, and what he revealed has left the music world stunned.
Benny began by reflecting on the incredible journey of ABBA, from their historic Eurovision win in 1974 to becoming one of the most successful pop groups of all time. But behind the glittering lights, catchy melodies, and global fame, Benny admitted that there was a darker side to the success — one that nearly tore the band, and himself, apart.
“The truth is,” Benny confessed, “there were times during the height of ABBA’s fame when I lost myself. I was surrounded by success, but inside, I felt isolated. I pushed people away, including those I loved most. We were four people trying to navigate an impossible level of fame, and we didn’t always get it right.”
The most heartbreaking revelation came when Benny spoke about the emotional toll ABBA’s fame took on their personal relationships. The divorces of both ABBA couples were widely publicized at the time, but Benny now admits that much of the emotional fallout was never truly addressed — even among themselves.
“I still carry guilt,” he said. “Not just about the breakup of my marriage to Frida, but also about how we all handled it. We kept performing, smiling for cameras, writing songs about heartbreak — but we never actually talked about what we were going through. We buried it in the music.”
Perhaps the most shocking moment of the interview was Benny’s admission that there were moments he considered walking away from music entirely. “There were nights I sat at the piano and couldn’t play a single note. I thought the music had left me. I felt empty, like I had nothing more to give.”
However, Benny also shared how time, reflection, and the recent ABBA Voyage project helped him reconnect with his passion. “It was painful, but also healing. To create again with Agnetha, Björn, and Frida — it reminded me why we started this in the first place. It wasn’t about the fame. It was about telling stories through music.”
Now, as he faces the twilight of his life and career, Benny says he feels a sense of peace he never thought possible. “I needed to face the truth — for myself, for the band, and for the fans. I hope they understand now why some things happened the way they did.”
For fans around the world, Benny Andersson’s honesty is a bittersweet reminder that even behind the greatest pop melodies ever written, there are human hearts — fragile, flawed, and still healing.