Music Basic Facts:
•Start with instrumental surf band “The Spotnicks” from Göteborg. Founded 1957
•Gained international prominence after ABBA won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest •Before ABBA, the music scene was known as Progg (not to be confused with progressive rock) •ABBA’s success was a blessing and a curse for Swedish pop scene•Start with instrumental surf band “The Spotnicks” from Göteborg. Founded 1957 •Gained international prominence after ABBA won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest •Before ABBA, the music scene was known as Progg (not to be confused with progressive rock) •ABBA’s success was a blessing and a curse for Swedish pop scene
It was very unfashionable to like Abba at that time. Their songs are beautifully crafted and the production was always immaculate, everything beautifully tuned int time, and the girls' voices were fabulous.--Queen guitarist Brian May
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