Zoneboy
05-09-2015, 09:35 PM
http://tinyurl.com/qeosjla
Rutger Gunnarsson, the bass player on every Abba album and tour, has died suddenly at home in Sweden, aged 69.
Abba paid tribute to Gunnarsson, who also produced a lot of the band's work, as 'a great musician, colleague and a dear, dear friend' in a Facebook post.
'His unique way of playing his bass, his beautiful string arrangements and thorough work as a producer for countless Swedish and foreign artists and musicians have coloured pop music from the early 70s up until today,' the band said.
'Rutger got the most attention through his long and intimate cooperation with Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and ABBA, participating in all of their albums, numerous singles, tours, movies and musicals. Here at the museum we are so grateful for having him here not too long ago, walking around with that special smile of his.'
Gunnarsson also worked with a number of international artists, including Celine Dion, Gwen Stefani, Westlife, Elton John and Adam Ant.
'Rutger's three children, Rickard, Mimmi and Joanna, all mourn their father along with a music world that suffers the loss of a great musician, colleague and a dear, dear friend,' said Abba's post.
'Keep playing your magic bass where ever you are Rutger.
'Rest in peace'
Rutger Gunnarsson, the bass player on every Abba album and tour, has died suddenly at home in Sweden, aged 69.
Abba paid tribute to Gunnarsson, who also produced a lot of the band's work, as 'a great musician, colleague and a dear, dear friend' in a Facebook post.
'His unique way of playing his bass, his beautiful string arrangements and thorough work as a producer for countless Swedish and foreign artists and musicians have coloured pop music from the early 70s up until today,' the band said.
'Rutger got the most attention through his long and intimate cooperation with Bjorn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and ABBA, participating in all of their albums, numerous singles, tours, movies and musicals. Here at the museum we are so grateful for having him here not too long ago, walking around with that special smile of his.'
Gunnarsson also worked with a number of international artists, including Celine Dion, Gwen Stefani, Westlife, Elton John and Adam Ant.
'Rutger's three children, Rickard, Mimmi and Joanna, all mourn their father along with a music world that suffers the loss of a great musician, colleague and a dear, dear friend,' said Abba's post.
'Keep playing your magic bass where ever you are Rutger.
'Rest in peace'