Ted Gärdestad was a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician. In 1971 he signed with the Swedish label Polar Music. Assigned with in-house producers Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Ted worked closely with the four members of ABBA to create his debut album. As Polar Music's best-selling solo artist (aside from ABBA), he continued to work with the group members throughout the 1970s, releasing three more albums. Ted left the music business during the 80s to return in the 90s with new music and yet another album. Ted died the 22nd of June 1997 at the age of 41.