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ABBA Pay Tribute to Longtime Sound Engineer Michael B. Tretow

Michael B. Tretow, ABBA's longtime sound engineer and musician, died recently at the age of 80 or 90, with reports differing on his exact age.
Tretow's death followed a lengthy career that began in the 1970s when Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson chose him to craft ABBA's distinctive sound.
He pioneered recording techniques, including unique drum miking and piano microphone setups, producing iconic hits like Waterloo, Ring Ring, and Super Trouper.
All four members of ABBA honored him, with Benny Andersson expressing that he held a unique and deeply valued place among them, while Björn Ulvaeus described him as a kind-hearted and generous friend.
His passing leaves a lasting impact on ABBA’s legacy, as many fans hail him as the unofficial fifth member who made their music timeless.

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"So Many Wonderful Memories": ABBA Mourns Important Companions

The band Abba owes its special sound primarily to its legendary sound engineer Michael B. Tretow. He has now passed away at the age of 80.

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ABBA Mourn Michael B. Tretow: "The Fifth Band Member Is Dead"

Sound engineer Michael B. Tretow (†80) – since the band's 70s solid sound engineer and responsible for the unmistakable sound of the cult band – is dead.

3 days ago·Berlin, Germany

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ABBA Pay Tribute to Longtime Sound Engineer Michael B. Tretow

His wife and son confirmed the news to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, with the band’s longtime manager Görel Hanser also confirming his passing.

3 days ago·United States

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ABBA icon dies as band issues heartfelt tribute

ABBA have reunited in heartbreak to issue a tribute to one of the stars who helped to create their iconic music - sound engineer Michael B Tretow

3 days ago·Wales, United Kingdom

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ABBA legend Michael B Tretow dies, band pay tribute: "You meant more to us four in ABBA than anyone else"

ABBA‘s acclaimed sound engineer, Michael B Tretow, has died at the age of 90. His wife and son confirmed the news to Swedish publication Aftonbladet, with ABBA’s manager Görel Hanser going on to confirm it. No cause of death has yet been released, although the tributes paid so far have made mention of an illness. All four members of the iconic pop group have shared moving reflections about their time spent with the technician, who also co-owned …

3 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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ABBA icon dies as Benny Andersson leads tributes and says 'meant more to us than anyone' - Birmingham Live

The Swedish pop icons ABBA are in mourning following the death of their beloved sound engineer Michael B Tretow, who has been highly credited for making the band's music 'timless'.

3 days ago·Birmingham, United Kingdom

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