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Björn Afzelius
1947Jan, 27

Björn Afzelius

Björn Afzelius, Swedish singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1999)
Björn Svante Afzelius (27 January 1947 in Huskvarna, Jönköping County – 16 February 1999 in Gothenburg) was a Swedish singer-songwriter and guitar player. Politically, he was an outspoken socialist, known for his support for Olof Palme. His songs are about love, politics and joys and sadness in life.

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