Janne Schaffer

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

Born: Stockholm, Sweden, 1945-09-24

Died: null

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1991	Robert Brobergs höjdare i Globen	Self	0
2		My Brother Ted	Self	0
3	1972	Ett, tu -73	Self	0
4	1973	Snövit och de sju små dvärgarna	Blyger, a.k.a. Smyger	0
5	1974	Parade	Guitar Player (uncredited)	57
6	1975	The Lion and the Virgin	musiker i Leos våning	30
7	1979	Listen to the Music	Self	0
8	1998	Ted - till minne av en popartist	Self	0
9	2004	With a View to Realism: The Making of Man on the Roof	Self	0
10	2015	Electric Banana Band	Himself / Zebran	0
11	2016	Ted Gardestad: For the Sake of Love	Self	83
12	2023	Då går jag ner i min källare – filmen om Pierre Isacsson	Self	60
13	2024	ABBA: How They Won Eurovision	Self	0

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1979	Allsång på Skansen	Self - Guest	43
2	2005	Doobidoo	Self	62

Janne Schaffer

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