Janne Schaffer
Janne Schaffer is known for The Health Journey (1999), Parade (1974), The Call-up (1979).
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.
Questions about Janne Schaffer
How many Janne Schaffer films are in the catalogue?
The CineQuiz catalogue has 7 films with Janne Schaffer, from 1974 to 2016.
What was the first Janne Schaffer film?
The first Janne Schaffer film in the catalogue is Parade, from 1974.
Who has Janne Schaffer worked with the most?
In the catalogue, Janne Schaffer shares the most credits with Bo Jönsson (2 films), Janne 'Loffe' Carlsson (2 films) and Lasse Åberg (2 films).
People data: TMDb.
Known for
Full filmography
17 films — 7 in the catalogue
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ABBA: How They Won Eurovision
2024 · Self
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6.0 Då går jag ner i min källare – filmen om Pierre Isacsson
2023 · Self
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8.0 Ted Gärdestad - För kärlekens skull
2016 · Self
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Electric Banana Band
2015 · Himself / Zebran
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Janne Schaffer - En musikresa
2012 · Self
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With a View to Realism: The Making of Man on the Roof
2004 · Self
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Ted - till minne av en popartist
1998 · Self
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Robert Brobergs höjdare i Globen
1991 · Self
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Listen to the Music
1979 · Self
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6.0 Lejonet och Jungfrun
1975 · musiker i Leos våning
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5.8 Parade
1974 · Guitar Player (uncredited)
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10.0
Snövit och de sju små dvärgarna
1973 · Blyger, a.k.a. Smyger
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Ett, tu -73
1972 · Self
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Min bror Ted
no date · Self
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4.5 The Stig-Helmer Story
2011
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4.2 The Health Journey
1999
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5.9 The Call-up
1979
People data: TMDb.
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