Klas Åhlund

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Klas Åhlund
Birth nameKlas Frans Åhlund
Born (1972-04-11) 11 April 1972 (age 52) Stockholm, Sweden
Occupation(s) Songwriter, record producer
Years active1991–present
Member of Teddybears

Klas Frans Åhlund (born 11 April 1972) [1] is a Swedish Grammy-winning songwriter and producer. [2] He is also a member of the band Teddybears along with his brother Joakim Åhlund and Patrik Arve. [3]

He is the brother of musician Joakim Åhlund who is a member of the Swedish alternative rock band Caesars. [4]

As a songwriter and producer Åhlund has worked with artists like Katy Perry, Kesha, Britney Spears, Swedish House Mafia, Robyn, Iggy Pop, Madonna, Snoop Dogg, Charli XCX, Ghost, Teddybears, Usher, Tove Lo, Axwell & Ingrosso, Taio Cruz, Ellie Goulding, Alesso, Carly Rae Jepsen, Melody Club, Bo Kaspers Orkester.[ citation needed ]

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