Bright Lights, Dark Shadows: The Real Story of Abba

By the time Abba split up, no one was in any doubt that behind the glitter there was a dark side, and behind the smiling group were four troubled individuals. But even as a whole new generation of fans discovers Abba’s great music, Anni-Frid, Agnetha, Benny, and Bjorn have continued to remain rather shadowy, secretive figures. Their marriages, personal break-ups and superficial biographical details are well known…but who exactly were Abba? The author answers these and many more questions about the hit group that no one took seriously…until everyone did. is an instant classic—a truly great account of the rise and fall of a legendary group and a multiple biography of rare insight.