Known For
Acting
Born
Sep 24, 1945
Place of Birth
Stockholm, Sweden
Credits
23 titles
Janne Schaffer
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
Filmography
25 juli-konserten på Åland 2026
ABBA: How They Won Eurovision
Self
Då går jag ner i min källare – filmen om Pierre Isacsson
Self
Ted Gärdestad - För kärlekens skull
Self
Electric Banana Band
Himself / Zebran
Janne Schaffer - En musikresa
Self
The Stig-Helmer Story
Original Music Composer
Stjärnorna på slottet
Self
Doobidoo
Self
With a View to Realism: The Making of Man on the Roof
Self
The Health Journey
Original Music Composer
Ted - till minne av en popartist
Self
Robert Brobergs höjdare i Globen
Self
Zvampen
Original Music Composer
Listen to the Music
Self
Allsång på Skansen
Self - Guest
The Call-up
Original Music Composer
The Lion and the Virgin
musiker i Leos våning
Parade
Guitar Player (uncredited)
Flossie
Music
Snövit och de sju små dvärgarna
Blyger, a.k.a. Smyger
Ett, tu -73
Self
My Brother Ted
Self