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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
September 24, 1945
Place of Birth
Stockholm, Sweden
Also Known As
- Jan Erik Tage "Janne" Schaffer
Janne Schaffer
0.1 Popularity
Biography
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
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Self
ABBA: How They Won Eurovision
2024
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Self
Då går jag ner i min källare – filmen om Pierre Isacsson
2023
8.3
Self
Ted Gardestad: For the Sake of Love
2016
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Himself / Zebran
Electric Banana Band
2015
6.2
Self
Doobidoo
2005
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Self
With a View to Realism: The Making of Man on the Roof
2004
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Self
Ted - till minne av en popartist
1998
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Self
Robert Brobergs höjdare i Globen
1991
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Self
Listen to the Music
1979
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Self - Guest
Allsång på Skansen
1979
Credits
ABBA: How They Won Eurovision
as Self
2024
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Då går jag ner i min källare – filmen om Pierre Isacsson
as Self
2023
6.0
Ted Gardestad: For the Sake of Love
as Self
2016
8.3
🎬
Electric Banana Band
as Himself / Zebran
2015
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Doobidoo
as Self
2005
6.2
🎬
With a View to Realism: The Making of Man on the Roof
as Self
2004
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Ted - till minne av en popartist
as Self
1998
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Robert Brobergs höjdare i Globen
as Self
1991
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Listen to the Music
as Self
1979
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Allsång på Skansen
as Self - Guest
1979
4.3
The Lion and the Virgin
as musiker i Leos våning
1975
3.0
Parade
as Guitar Player (uncredited)
1974
5.7
Snövit och de sju små dvärgarna
as Blyger, a.k.a. Smyger
1973
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Ett, tu -73
as Self
1972
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My Brother Ted
as Self
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