Peter Svensson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peter Svensson
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Svensson with the Cardigans in 2006
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| Birth name | Anders Peter Svensson |
| Born | 18 October 1974 |
| Origin | Huskvarna, Sweden |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
Anders Peter Svensson is a talented Swedish record producer, songwriter, and musician. He is best known as the main songwriter and guitarist for the famous band the Cardigans.
Peter started playing the guitar when he was just eight years old. As a teenager, he played in different local bands. In 1992, he met bass player Magnus Sveningsson, and together they formed The Cardigans. Peter wrote most of the music and melodies for nearly all of the band's original songs.
Music Projects and Awards
In 1998, Peter started a side project called Paus. He wrote all the songs for Paus with Joakim Berg from the band Kent. The drums were played by The Cardigans' drummer, Bengt Lagerberg.
In 1999, Peter won a Swedish Grammy award for Composer of the Year. This was for his work on Paus' first album and The Cardigans' fourth album, Gran Turismo.
Peter also worked with Joakim Berg to write songs for Swedish singer Titiyo. Their album, Come Along, included the hit song "Come Along". This song later won a Swedish Grammy for Song of the Year.
Working with Other Artists
After The Cardigans' last album, Super Extra Gravity, Peter Svensson began writing and producing music for many international artists. He has worked with some of the biggest names in music.
He has helped create songs for artists like The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Ellie Goulding, and One Direction. His work includes popular songs such as "Can't Feel My Face" by The Weeknd, "Love Me Harder" by Ariana Grande, and "I Really Like You" by Carly Rae Jepsen. He also contributed to songs for Justin Bieber, Lizzo, and Sam Smith.
Peter Svensson continues to be a very important person behind the scenes in the music world, helping to create many of the songs you hear today.
See also
In Spanish: Peter Svensson para niños
