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A theme park for ABBA
ABBA World just opened its doors. The theme park and museum dedicated to the Swedish group will tell the story of the group's nine years of career.
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ABBA in the rock and roll hall of fame
The Swedish group ABBA return to the fame thanks to Broadway show and the film "Mama Mia" and now finally recognize its importance in the rock to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.
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BirthPlace: Formed in Sweden in 1970
ABBA was a pop music group formed in Sweden in 1970, consisting of Anni-Frid Lyngstad (Frida), Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson (the "B-boys") and Agnetha Fältskog (Anna). Anni-Frid and Benny were a married couple, as were Bjorn and Agnetha, although both couples later divorced. They became one of the most commercially successful acts in the history of popular music, and they topped the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982.
ABBA gained international popularity employing catchy song hooks, simple lyrics, sound effects (reverb, phasing) and a Wall of Sound achieved by overdubbing the female singers' voices in multiple harmonies. As their popularity grew, they were sought after to tour Europe, Australia, and North America, drawing crowds of ar....
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