Rutger Gunnarsson obit

ABBA's bassist Rutger Gunnarsson dead

 

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Musician Rutger Gunnarsson, best known as ABBA's bass player, has died.

He lived to be 69 years old.

Rutger Gunnarsson , 69, has had a long career and has made music with Björn Skifs , Magnus Uggla and Ted Gärdestad , among others .

However, he is best known as ABBA 's bassist and he appeared on all albums.

According to a press release from Universal Music, Rutger Gunnarsson has died suddenly at his home in Stockholm. The cause of death is not clear.

Rutger Gunnarsson has also appeared in several musicals such as "Chess", "Rhapsody in rock" and "Mamma Mia!".

In addition, he has arranged string and wind instruments for artists such as Westlife , Celine Dion and Elton John as well as the feature film "Spiderman 2".

Rutger Gunnarsson is most closely mourned by his three children Rickard, Mimmi and Joanna.

Gunnarsson grew up in Ledberg parish. His career began with Björn Ulvaeus in the Hootenanny Singers. He went on to work with ABBA, playing on all their albums and participating in their tours. He later worked on several musicals and musical events, including: Chess, Les Misérables, Rhapsody In Rock, 007, Mamma Mia! and Diggiloo. Gunnarsson also arranged strings and played bass for others, including Celine Dion, Westlife, Elton John, Lee Hazlewood, Adam Ant, and Bobbysocks. He produced and arranged music for artists such as Gwen Stefani, Elin Lanto, Joyride, and Alla Pugacheva.