Showing posts with label Gorel Hanser. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gorel Hanser. Show all posts

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Görel

 

Oh Görel.  I am absolutely devastated to hear of her passing.  Görel Hanser was such an important person in ABBA's story, having been present from before the band was even created, until today as the band's manager.  She kept everything in order, working behind the scenes, and publicly as ABBA's spokesperson.

She was hard working and dedicated, and remained a close friend to the ABBA members.

I'm fortunate to have had a few opportunities to speak with Görel through email.  She was always on top of the what had to have been hundreds of emails to her mailing address at Mono Music, and when I would send in an inquiry, she would almost certainly reply by the next day.  The first time I wrote to her I think was when I sent in some drawings, asking if she'd be willing to share them with the ABBA members, and she agreed.  Then I had some questions of navigating copyright issues, and she gave me some very helpful answers.  Then I followed up on ways to publish my book within those copyright guidelines, and she told me that as long as there was no use of their logo or their exact likenesses, I would be fine.  And lastly, she had arranged for me to get Frida, Benny, and Bjorn's autographs through the mail, and I got to send in some new drawings that I drew up for each member, including the drawing above that I sent in for Görel as well.  My biggest regret was having completely forgotten to ask for Görel's autograph as well.

Görel was always so kind and helpful, giving so much of her time to fans and always being available.  Everyone is going to miss her so much.  Rest in peace Görel. We all love and miss you so much. 

Friday, June 21, 2024

Happy 75th Birthday, Gorel!

 Today is Gorel Hanser's 75th birthday!  Gorel Hanser has been a part of ABBA's story since the very beginning, and she remains one of ABBA's most beloved friend and trusted colleague.   Happy birthday, Gorel.  I hope she has an absolutely incredible day celebrating with all her family and friends. <3

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Happy birthday, Gorel!!

Just wanted to wish the incredible Gorel Hanser a happy birthday today!  I hope she has an incredible time celebrating with her family and loved ones. :)

Friday, June 21, 2019

Happy birthday, Gorel~

Happy birthday to the amazing, lovely, and kind Gorel Hanser. :)  I'm so glad I was able to have the opportunity to speak to her a couple of times.  She so helpful and does so much for the ABBA fan community.  We love you Gorel! Happy birthday!

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Happy birthday Gorel.

Today is the lovely Gorel Hanser's birtday.  Happy birthday Gorel, and thank you for everything that you've done for ABBA and all of us fans.  You're incredible! <3

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Happy birthday, Gorel!

Happy birthday to one of the sweetest ladies in the whole world: Gorel Hanser!  Thank you so much, Gorel, for making it possible for me to complete my autograph collection and for allowing me to send my drawings to the ABBA members!!  And thank you so much for everything you've been doing for the ABBA fan community!  We love you, Gorel!! <3333

Thursday, March 10, 2016

ABBA Drawings - Have I shared these yet?

I can't remember if I've shared these yet or not, but anyway, these are the drawings that I send to ABBA via Gorel Hanser.  :)  When I asked if Gorel received them, she said she liked the one I did of her very much.  ^^  The scanner kinda ruined the drawings, but they look a lot better in real life. :)





Sunday, June 21, 2015

Happy birthday, Gorel!!

Happy birthday to the wonderful Gorel Hanser!!  She's such a sweet and kind lady and she has treated me nicely the few times I've written to her about my book, and my drawings.  ^.^

Monday, June 10, 2013

Thank you, Gorel Hanser!

  I'm in an extremely excited mood!  Soon, the ABBA members will know who I am!  Yesterday, I emailed Gorel Hanser if she could pass on some of my artwork to the ABBA members.  And guess I found in my email today...

Many thanks. Will forward your nice pictures to the former members of ABBA.

Best wishes,
Gorel Hanser

  Isn't that nice?  Well, now they  know who I am so I don't have to go fantasizing about about going to Sweden and all...  ^_^

  Oh yeah, I'm allowing comments on my blog now.  This is my first time allowing comments, to here are the rules:

 -No foul language or cursing.
 -Nothing inappropriate
 -No mentions about Agnetha's YOU-KNOW-WHAT

Thursday, May 09, 2013

Polar Music reunion ;)

  Even though we didn't get an ABBA reunion, we at least got a polar music reunion.  ;) Micheal B. Tretow was there, Janne Shaffer (Is that how you spell it?) was there, Owe Sandstrom was there, Gorel Hanser was there, as well as Svenne and Lotta!  :)