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Janne Schaffer
Composer, ActorBorn September 24, 1945 (80 years)
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.
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.
Janne Schaffer Filmography
| 2026 | The Quiet Beekeeper · as Composer |
| 2011 | The Stig-Helmer Story · as Original Music Composer |
| 1999 | The Health Journey · as Original Music Composer |
| 1992 | Klasses Julkalender (TV Series) · as Composer |
| 1984 | Zvampen (TV Series) · as Original Music Composer |
| 1979 | Repmånad eller Hur man gör pojkar av män · as Original Music Composer |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | Kalle Sändare, busringningens mästare · as Self |
| 2022 | Abba: The Missing 40 Years · as Self |
| 2021 | Carina Bergfeldt (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2020 | Kenta lever · as Self |
| 2016 | Ted Gärdestad - För kärlekens skull · as Self |
| 2013 | Riktigt mycket pengar - en film om lycka · as Self |
| 2012 | Janne Schaffer - En musikresa · as Self |
| 2011 | Moraeus med mera (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | Breaking News with Filip & Fredrik (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | Hellenius' Hangout (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | Efter tio (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | Stjärnorna på slottet (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Doobidoo (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | Sommarkrysset (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | Klasses Julkalender (TV Series) · as Self - Gitarr |
| 1992 | Gomorron (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1989 | BingoLotto (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1980 | Trazan Apansson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1979 | Allsang pa Skansen (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1975 | The Lion and the Virgin · as Musiker I Leos Våning |
| 1974 | Parade · as Guitar Player (uncredited) |