Janne Schaffer

Janne Schaffer born on September 24 1945 in Stockholm is one of Swedens most prominent guitarists and composers Over a career spanning more than 60 years he has appeared on nearly 5000 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 Json Lindh His 1978 album Earmeal recorded in Hollywood with the Porcaro brothers is particularly wellregarded 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