“When the Music Remembers: Benny’s Tribute to Ola on His Birthday” — As September 15 nears, Benny Andersson remembers his dear friend Ola Brunkert, whose birthday now carries both sorrow and gratitude. Sitting at the piano, Benny lets the notes flow softly, each chord a quiet tribute to the drummer who once drove ABBA’s heartbeat. Ola was more than rhythm — he was laughter on the road, strength in the studio, and a piece of the music that changed the world. On this day, Benny plays not to mourn, but to honor a life that still resonates in every song they created together. And when the final note fades, Benny whispers a few words — a message so moving that those who heard it will never forget…
Before the world came to know ABBA as the creators of shimmering pop anthems like...