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Ola Brunkert | Drummer for ABBA, 62

Ola Brunkert, 62, a former drummer for the Swedish pop band ABBA, was found dead in the garden of his home. Mr. Brunkert hit his head against a glass door in his dining room, cutting himself in the neck, a Civil Guard spokesman said on condition of anonymity. He was found Sunday at his house on the Spanish island of Mallorca. According to ABBA's official Web site, Mr. Brunkert is one of the few musicians to appear on all ABBA albums. Brunkert first played with ABBA on the group's first single, "People Need Love," and toured with the band in 1977, 1979 and 1980. - AP

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Ola Brunkert, 62, a former drummer for the Swedish pop band ABBA, was found dead in the garden of his home.

Mr. Brunkert hit his head against a glass door in his dining room, cutting himself in the neck, a Civil Guard spokesman said on condition of anonymity. He was found Sunday at his house on the Spanish island of Mallorca.

According to ABBA's official Web site, Mr. Brunkert is one of the few musicians to appear on all ABBA albums. Brunkert first played with ABBA on the group's first single, "People Need Love," and toured with the band in 1977, 1979 and 1980.

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