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BREAKING NEWS: ABBA’s Benny Andersson Finally CONFIRMS the Awful Truth — Fans Left Stunned
In a surprising and emotional revelation, ABBA co-founder Benny Andersson has just confirmed a long-rumored truth that fans have speculated about for years — and the news is leaving many shocked and heartbroken.
During a recent interview with Swedish radio, Benny, now 78, opened up with raw honesty about the emotional cost of ABBA’s global fame and the personal struggles that came with it. For decades, the group’s image was one of perfection — catchy melodies, glittering outfits, and joyful performances. But behind the scenes, Benny says, was a much darker reality.
“The truth is, we were breaking apart even while the world thought we were at our best,” Benny admitted. “There were tears backstage, arguments in the studio, and moments where we nearly walked away from it all.”
He confessed that the emotional toll on the group — especially as both couples (Benny and Frida, Björn and Agnetha) were going through painful breakups — was far heavier than anyone outside the band ever knew. “We were four people trying to keep the music alive while our personal lives were falling apart,” he said.
Benny also revealed that by the early 1980s, ABBA was barely functioning as a unit. “We didn’t officially announce a breakup because we didn’t know what it was. We just stopped. And honestly, we were all emotionally exhausted.”
Perhaps the most heartbreaking part of the interview was Benny’s admission that he still carries guilt about how things ended — not just professionally, but personally. “I wish we had taken more time to care for each other as people, not just performers. We were young and under pressure. We didn’t know how to cope.”
Fans around the world are reacting with sadness and compassion, many saying the news gives a new depth to ABBA’s most emotional songs like “The Winner Takes It All” and “Knowing Me, Knowing You.”
Benny’s honesty has pulled back the curtain on one of pop music’s most iconic groups, reminding fans that behind the perfect harmonies were real people — dealing with heartbreak, pressure, and pain. The truth may be difficult, but it brings a deeper appreciation for the music that touched millions.