Anni-Frid Lyngstad
Anni-Frid Lyngstad | |
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Lyngstad at the opening of ABBA The Museum in 2013 | |
| Born | Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad 15 November 1945 Bjørkåsen, Norway |
| Spouses | Ragnar Fredriksson
(m. 1964; div. 1970) |
| Partner | Henry Smith, 5th Viscount Hambleden (2007–present) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Also known as | Frida |
| Origin | Torshälla, Eskilstuna, Sweden |
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| Years active | 1958–present |
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| Formerly of | ABBA |
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Anni-Frid Synni Lyngstad KVO1kl (born 15 November 1945), also known simply as Frida, is a Swedish singer who is best known as one of the founding members and lead singers of the pop band ABBA. Born in Bjørkåsen (in Ballangen Municipality), Norway, to a Norwegian mother and a German father, she grew up in Torshälla, Sweden.
Lyngstad found international fame when she joined ABBA, who have sold over 400 millions records (albums and singles) worldwide, making the group, which included her second husband Benny Andersson, one of the best-selling music acts in history.
After the break-up of ABBA, she continued an international solo singing career with mixed success, before retiring from music.