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ABBA’s Benny Andersson Finally Confirms the Devastating Rumors
After decades of speculation and whispers within the music industry and among loyal fans, Benny Andersson of the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA has finally addressed the rumors that have lingered around the band for years. In a recent interview that sent shockwaves through the ABBA community, the 78-year-old musician opened up about a painful chapter in the band’s storied history—one that many had long suspected but was never officially confirmed until now.
The devastating rumors revolved around the internal struggles within ABBA during their final years together in the early 1980s. While the public saw glitz, glamour, and chart-topping hits like Dancing Queen, Knowing Me, Knowing You, and The Winner Takes It All, behind the scenes, relationships were crumbling under immense pressure. Benny has now confirmed that the emotional toll of fame, relentless touring, and strained personal dynamics took a deeper toll than previously acknowledged.
In his heartfelt revelation, Benny admitted that by the time ABBA released their final album The Visitors in 1981, the band was no longer functioning as a united creative force. “There was a lot of sadness,” he said. “We were going through divorces, and it was difficult to pretend everything was fine. The magic we once had was slipping away, and we knew it.”
Benny’s confirmation touches particularly on the dissolution of his own marriage to fellow ABBA member Anni-Frid Lyngstad, as well as the highly publicized breakup between Björn Ulvaeus and Agnetha Fältskog. While the band continued to record after the separations, the emotional undercurrent of their personal lives increasingly shaped their music—often resulting in darker, more introspective songs.
“It was heartbreaking,” Benny shared. “We tried to stay professional, but our music started reflecting the pain we were all feeling. Songs like The Winner Takes It All weren’t just fiction. They came from a very real place.”
Fans have long speculated that the emotional weight behind ABBA’s later work stemmed from these internal struggles, but it was always treated as rumor—until now. Benny’s candid confirmation brings both closure and a deeper appreciation for the band’s artistry during those turbulent times.
Despite the painful past, Benny also emphasized the healing power of music and time. “We were able to come together again, years later, not just as musicians, but as friends who shared something extraordinary. ABBA is a part of our souls, no matter what we went through.”
His words come at a poignant moment, as ABBA’s recent resurgence—fueled by the Voyage project and renewed global interest—has reminded fans of the timeless power of their music. Benny’s honesty only adds depth to the legacy of a band that didn’t just entertain millions but poured their hearts into every note.
For many fans, Benny’s admission is bittersweet. It confirms long-held suspicions, yet also highlights the very human struggles behind ABBA’s glittering facade. Ultimately, his words serve as a reminder: even legends are not immune to heartbreak.