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Lasse Wellander has passed away. Lo historic guitarist of Abba I had 70 years old and had been hit by a widespread cancer. To announce his disappearance, which took place on Friday 7 April, was the same Swedish group with a message on social media.
The announcement of the disappearance
Il sad announcement of the disappearance of Lasse Wellander is given by Abba on their social profiles.
And long and moving message to remember the historic guitarist, not only for his human qualitiesbut also for the artistic contribution which he gave to the band with his talent.
The message on Abba’s Facebook profile
“It is with incredible sadness that we have to announce that our beloved Lasse fell asleep forever – it is read -. Lasse was recently stricken with widespread cancer and on Good Friday he died quietlysurrounded by the closest people”.
“Lasse was a dear friend, a funny guy and a superb guitarist. The significance of his creative input in the recording studio and his guitar work on stage was immense,” it reads.
“You have been a hub in our lives, ed it is unimaginable that we now have to live without you. We love you and miss you so much“, write the members of the band again.
The life of Lasse Wellander
Born June 18, 1952 in Nora, he started playing as a child and already at 16 he was working as a professional guitarist and producer, collaborating with various groups both in studio and live.
Throughout the 1980s, Wellander had devoted himself to publishing 7 solo album.
In 2005 he received the Albin Hagström Memorial Award from Royal Swedish Academy of Music, and also the prestigious Studioräven Award of the Union of Swedish Musicians.
Career in Abba
Lasse Wellander accompanied the Swedish music group, consisting of Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog e Anni-Frid Lyngstad especially in the tour period of the 70s and 80s.
It’s about the years the band caught up worldwide popularity, con hit come “Interlude No. 1” e “Crazy World”. The guitarist was, however, also also present in “Voyage”or the album that was the occasion for a reunion in 2021.
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