ABBA's long-term guitarist Lasse Wellander passed away at the age of 70 after a short battle with cancer
ABBA's long-term guitarist Lasse Wellander passed away at the age of 70 after a short battle with cancer. Wellander played lead guitar on 24 of ABBA's songs and was known for his contributions to some of the band's most famous hits. He joined ABBA on tour in 1977 and continued to play with the band until their last public performances in 1982. In addition to his work with ABBA, Wellander was a renowned session guitarist and worked with many other artists throughout his career, including Ted Gärdestad, Björn Skifs, and Marie Fredriksson. Wellander's passing was mourned by music fans around the world, and tributes poured in from fellow musicians who remembered him as a talented musician and a kind and generous person.
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