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My Take
To me, Per Gessle is one of those songwriters whose work you've absolutely heard even if the name doesn't ring a bell. As the male half and chief writer behind Roxette, he built that glossy late-80s pop-rock sound with Marie Fredriksson, and the partnership only ended with her death in 2019, which I find genuinely moving. What strikes me is that he's Swedish to the core yet wrote hooks that felt universal. The Grammis wins and the King's Medal tell me his home country never stopped claiming him. I also like that he kept a solo identity going. A craftsman, not just a hitmaker.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Per Gessle
- Name (Japanese)
- ペール・ゲッスル
- Reading
- ぺーる・げっする
- Born
- January 12, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Halmstad parish, Sweden
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / guitarist / singer / businessperson / recording artist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1988 Grammis
- 2003 Grammis
- 2003 Grammis
- 2003 Rockbjörnen
- 2003 H. M. The King's Medal
- 2005 Lisebergsapplåden
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Flickan i en Cole Porter-sång | — | |
| Notable work | Flickorna på TV 2 | — | |
| Notable work | Sommartider | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Per Gessle born?
Born January 12, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Per Gessle from?
Per Gessle is from Halmstad parish, Sweden.
What does Per Gessle do?
Per Gessle works as singer-songwriter, guitarist, singer, businessperson, recording artist.
What is Per Gessle known for?
Notable works include Flickan i en Cole Porter-sång, Flickorna på TV 2, Sommartider.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.