ABBA Drummer Ola Brunkert Found Dead In Spain

Published March 18, 2008 10:03 AM
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By Suzanne Kayian / LiveDaily Contributor

ABBA [ tickets ]'s former drummer was found dead Mar. 16 after apparently falling through a window at his home, which is located on the island of Majorca in Spain, according to published reports. A neighbor of Ola Brunkert, 61, found the drummer's body in his garden, in a pool of blood with a cut to his neck. Local authorities said Brunkert's death was accidental.

Brunkert worked as a session drummer with ABBA as well as touring with the Swedish group. Though he retired to Majorca, he continued to perform with a jazz group.

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