Musicians born on December 16

Take a focused look at the musicians born on December 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1946 Benny Andersson

  Benny Andersson is a Swedish musician, composer, and producer best known as a founding member of the internationally acclaimed pop group ABBA. Renowned for his songwriting partnership with Björn Ulvaeus, Andersson has significantly influenced pop music through his work with ABBA, as well as his compositions for musicals and solo projects. [bio]