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Janne Schaffer
Stockholm, Sweden
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…
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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.
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2024
ABBA: How They Won Eurovision
Movie Self
- 2023
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2016
Ted Gärdestad - För kärlekens skull
Movie Self
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2015
Electric Banana Band
Movie Himself / Zebran
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2012
Janne Schaffer - En musikresa
Movie Self
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2011
The Stig-Helmer Story
Movie Original Music Composer
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2006
Stjärnorna på slottet
TV show Self
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2005
Doobidoo
TV show Self
- 2004
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1999
The Health Journey
Movie Original Music Composer
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1998
Ted - till minne av en popartist
Movie Self
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1991
Robert Brobergs höjdare i Globen
Movie Self
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1984
Zvampen
TV show Original Music Composer
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1979
Listen to the Music
Movie Self
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1979
Allsång på Skansen
TV show Self - Guest
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1979
The Call-up
Movie Original Music Composer
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1975
The Lion and the Virgin
Movie musiker i Leos våning
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1974
Parade
Movie Guitar Player (uncredited)
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1974
Flossie
Movie Music
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1973
Snövit och de sju små dvärgarna
Movie Blyger, a.k.a. Smyger
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1972
Ett, tu -73
Movie Self
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My Brother Ted
Movie Self
