ABBA

This is a Swedish band group comprising of two friends named Bjorn Ulvaeua and Benny Anderson along with their girlfriends Agnetha Faltskog and Anni Frid Lyngstad. Their music topped the charts worldwide in the mid 70s to early 80s. The name of the band comes from the first letters of the names of the band members. In its time, the band gained immense international popularity. The band was popular for various catchy songs that were an instant hit as soon as they were released. The band was also popular for the simple lyrics and the wall of sound which was achieved after dubbing the sound of the ladies in the multiple harmonies. With the increasing popularity and fame, the band went out for various tours to Australia, North America and even Australia. While on a tour to North America, the band was heavily criticized for its unattractive live performances. Just when the popularity was at its peak, the marriages of the band members failed and the band had to face a tough time. The soulful lyrics thereon suggested of the jolt that the band members experienced. They were also the first band from Europe which received continuous fame for a long period.