Per Håkan Gessle (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈpæːr ˈhôːkan ˈɡɛ̂sːlɛ] ⓘ; born 12 January 1959) is a Swedish singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is best known as the male half and primary songwriter of the pop rock duo Roxette, which he formed with Marie Fredriksson in 1986 and which was disbanded after her death in 2019.

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Per Gessle is one of Scandinavia’s most successful artists and songwriters of all time. With a gift for catchy hooks, both musically and lyrically, he has composed chart-topping pop hits for more than three decades.

Roxette is a Swedish pop rock duo originally consisting of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, both of whom were already established musicians in Sweden prior to the band's formation.

Best known internationally as the main songwriter and co-lead vocalist of Swedish pop music duo Roxette, Gessle was originally the lead vocalist and guitarist of Swedish pop rock band Gyllene Tider, who released three studio albums from 1980 to 1982.

4 days ago · Per Håkan Gessle, born 12 January 1959, is a Swedish pop singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is the lead singer of the Swedish pop group Gyllene Tider and formed Roxette with Marie Fredriksson (Gessle being the chief songwriter in both bands).

Apr 13, 2023 · Per Gessle is a Swedish pop singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonicist. He is the lead singer of the Swedish pop group Gyllene Tider and formed Roxette with Marie Fredriksson (Gessle being the chief songwriter in both bands).

Jan 11, 2024 · Facts about Per Gessle. Turns: 65 on 12th January. Profession: musician, songwriter. Owns Hotel Tylösand. Family: wife Åsa Gessle and son Gabriel, 26 years old. Lives: in Halmstad where he grew up. On turning 65: “I don’t think about it too much, it’s just a number.”

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Per Gessle was born on 12 January 1959 in Halmstad, Hallands län, Sweden. He is an actor and composer, known for Pretty Woman (1990), Pitch Perfect (2012) and Let the Right One In (2008). He has been married to Åsa Nordin since 21 August 1993.