About

Known credits:
17
Birthday:
1945-09-24
Place of birth:
Stockholm, Sweden
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Janne Schaffer

Overview

Janne Schaffer, born on September 24, 1945, in Stockholm, is one of Sweden's most prominent guitarists and composers. Over a career spanning more than 60 years, he has appeared on nearly 5,000 recordings and released over 30 solo albums, including collaborations with groups like Electric Banana Band. He is also known for his work as a session guitarist for international artists and groups such as ABBA, Bob Marley, and Toto.

Schaffer grew up in Blackeberg, Stockholm, and began his musical journey playing the piano before switching to guitar. He was involved in the progressive rock band Svenska Löd AB and has worked with artists like Ted Gärdestad, Cornelis Vreeswijk, and Björn J:son Lindh. His 1978 album Earmeal, recorded in Hollywood with the Porcaro brothers, is particularly well-regarded.

Schaffer remains active both on stage and in the studio, and his passion for music and teaching lives on through his involvement with the Guitar Academy and his own concerts.

Known for

Acting
2024 ABBA: How They Won Eurovision Actor Self N/A
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2023 Då går jag ner i min källare – filmen om Pierre Isacsson Actor Self 58
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2016 Ted Gardestad: For the Sake of Love Actor Self 58
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2015 Electric Banana Band Actor Himself / Zebran N/A
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2004 With a View to Realism: The Making of Man on the Roof Actor Self N/A
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1998 Ted - till minne av en popartist Actor Self N/A
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1991 Robert Brobergs höjdare i Globen Actor Self N/A
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1979 Listen to the Music Actor Self N/A
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1975 The Lion and the Virgin Actor musiker i Leos våning 58
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1974 Parade Actor Guitar Player (uncredited) 58
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1973 Snövit och de sju små dvärgarna Actor Blyger, a.k.a. Smyger N/A
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1972 Ett, tu -73 Actor Self N/A
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My Brother Ted Actor Self N/A
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Sound
2011 The Stig-Helmer Story Sound Original Music Composer 57
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1999 The Health Journey Sound Original Music Composer 57
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1979 The Call-up Sound Original Music Composer 58
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1974 Flossie Sound Music 58
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