About Roger Palm
Lived 1949 – 2024 (aged 75). Roger Palm was a Swedish drummer.
Roger Palm (31 March 1949 – 22 September 2024 ) was a Swedish drummer. He played drums on ABBA recordings in the 1970s.
ABBA Roger met Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus in the early 70s. Palm's first ABBA-related recording was on a solo single by Anni-Frid Lyngstad and produced Andersson. His first recording with ABBA was "Rock'n Roll Band", recorded in August 1972 and released in 1973. Palm was not the main drummer for the band, as Ola Brunkert played on more tracks, but Palm did play on singles including "I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do", "Mamma Mia", "Dancing Queen", "Thank You For The Music" and "Take A Chance On Me". He also played on "Satellit", a hit song for Ted Gärdestad who represented Sweden in the 1979 Eurovision song contest with the song. He was 75.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Roger Palm?
Swedish musician
When was Roger Palm born?
Roger Palm was born on 31 March 1949 in Kyrktåsjö.
When did Roger Palm die?
Roger Palm died on 21 September 2024 in Stockholm.
What was Roger Palm's occupation?
Roger Palm was a drummer.
What nationality was Roger Palm?
Roger Palm was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Palm. https://biography.guide/roger-palm/
MLA: "Roger Palm." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roger-palm/.
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