John Charles Kenneth Gärdestad (9 May 1948 – 3 March 2018)[1] was a Swedish songwriter, best known for writing lyrics for the songs of his brother, Ted Gärdestad. He participated at Melodifestivalen 1979 as a songwriter for the winning song "Satellit" performed by his brother. The song went on to Eurovision the same year, where it placed 17th. Gärdestad was also an architect, affiliated to the private Kunskapsskolan, where he designed the interior of several of its high schools. Gärdestad published the biography Jag vill ha en egen måne in 2005. In later years he became a mental health activist, and created the "Ted Gärdestad Stipend", a prize awarded to amateur singers and songwriter.
Kenneth Gärdestad
Kenneth Gärdestad presenting the Ted Gärdestad Stipend, May 2016
Gärdestad also competed in 2008 in the SVT music show Doobidoo along with Lotta Engberg.[4] He took part again in Melodifestivalen in 2010, with lyrics for "Hur kan jag tro på kärlek?" performed by singer Erik Linder. The song placed fifth in the semi-final and was eliminated.[5] In 2016, he was awarded the Musikförläggarnas pris, an honorary award for "many years of work for Swedish music and for creating timeless stories which he shares".[6] In 2018, he won an honorary Grammis award, citing "his many years in the music industry and for his work in it, and many wonderful lyrics."[7]
Tributes to his brother
Gärdestad, with Keijo Liimatainen, wrote Jag vill ha en egen måne (2005), a biography about his brother Ted and the circumstances surrounding his suicide in 1997.[8] In 2018, a biographical film about his brother, Ted: För kärlekens skull, was released.[9] Gärdestad took part in creating realistic scenes for the film and gave it his support.[10]Peter Viitanen portrayed Kenneth Gärdestad in the film.[9]
Gärdestad was a special guest on the show Så mycket bättre in 2016, which was broadcast on Swedish national television station TV4.[11] The last episode of the 2016 season featured the season's chosen singers performing several of his brother's well-known hits,[11] including "Helt nära dig" (interpreted by Little Jinder), "Sommarlängtan" (by Magnus Carlson), "Himlen är oskyldigt blå" (by Jill Johnson), "505 to Casablanca" (by Freddie Wadling), "Sol, vind och vatten" (by Lisa Ekdahl), "I den stora sorgens famn" (by Tommy Nilsson) and "För kärlekens skull" (by Danny Saucedo).[12]
Architecture work
Gärdestad was head architect at Kunskapsskolan from 2008 until his death, and designed many of the schools' rooms.[13][14] Kunskapsskolan (literally The Knowledge School) is a Swedish network of independent schools that provides education for students from grades 4 to 9 (ages 10 to 16).[14] It also provides gymnasium schools for grades 10 to 12 (ages 16 to 19) in different areas of Sweden.[14] Designed by Gärdestad, the architecture is very open, with glass and colourfully painted walls.[15] There are 36 Kunskapskolan schools in Sweden.[16]
Activism
Gärdestad worked to educate and create understanding about psychological illness after his brother Ted's mental illness and suicide in 1997.[17] He was the creator of the annual "Ted Gärdestad Stipend" awarded to amateur singers and songwriters since 1999 to promote their work.[18] The prize includes a tribute concert.[19][20][21]
Personal life
Gärdestad's brother Ted was a noted Swedish singer who represented Sweden in Eurovision with one of Kenneth's songs.[2] Their other brother Kjell (1944–2000) was also a songwriter who co-wrote the song "Viking" with Ted.[22]
Death
Kenneth Gärdestad revealed in 2014 that he was suffering from skin cancer and latent lymphoma.[23][24] He died on 3 March 2018, aged 69.[25][26]
Bibliography
Gärdestad, Kenneth; Liimatainen, Keijo (2005). Jag vill ha en egen måne: boken om Ted Gärdestad [I want my own moon: The book about Ted Gärdestad] (in Swedish). Stockholm: Forum. ISBN91-37-12733-0. SELIBR 9876123.[8]
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John Charles Kenneth Gardestad 9 May 1948 3 March 2018 1 was a Swedish songwriter best known for writing lyrics for the songs of his brother Ted Gardestad He participated at Melodifestivalen 1979 as a songwriter for the winning song Satellit performed by his brother The song went on to Eurovision the same year where it placed 17th Gardestad was also an architect affiliated to the private Kunskapsskolan where he designed the interior of several of its high schools Gardestad published the biography Jag vill ha en egen mane in 2005 In later years he became a mental health activist and created the Ted Gardestad Stipend a prize awarded to amateur singers and songwriter Kenneth GardestadKenneth Gardestad presenting the Ted Gardestad Stipend May 2016BornJohn Charles Kenneth Gardestad 1948 05 09 9 May 1948Sollentuna SwedenDied3 March 2018 2018 03 03 aged 69 Sollentuna SwedenOccupation s Songwriter lyricist architectMusical careerGenresSoft rock vispopYears active1970s 2018LabelsPolar Contents 1 Music career 1 1 Tributes to his brother 2 Architecture work 3 Activism 4 Personal life 5 Death 6 Bibliography 7 Awards 8 ReferencesMusic career EditGardestad was a songwriter who co wrote lyrics for many of his younger brother Ted Gardestad s 1956 1997 songs This included his Melodifestivalen song entries Oh vilken harlig dag in 1973 and Rockin n Reelin in 1975 2 As such Gardestad also won Melodifestivalen 1979 with Ted s song Satellit 2 The song went on to represent Sweden in Eurovision 1979 finishing 17th during the final held in Jerusalem 3 Gardestad also competed in 2008 in the SVT music show Doobidoo along with Lotta Engberg 4 He took part again in Melodifestivalen in 2010 with lyrics for Hur kan jag tro pa karlek performed by singer Erik Linder The song placed fifth in the semi final and was eliminated 5 In 2016 he was awarded the Musikforlaggarnas pris an honorary award for many years of work for Swedish music and for creating timeless stories which he shares 6 In 2018 he won an honorary Grammis award citing his many years in the music industry and for his work in it and many wonderful lyrics 7 Tributes to his brother Edit Gardestad with Keijo Liimatainen wrote Jag vill ha en egen mane 2005 a biography about his brother Ted and the circumstances surrounding his suicide in 1997 8 In 2018 a biographical film about his brother Ted For karlekens skull was released 9 Gardestad took part in creating realistic scenes for the film and gave it his support 10 Peter Viitanen portrayed Kenneth Gardestad in the film 9 Gardestad was a special guest on the show Sa mycket battre in 2016 which was broadcast on Swedish national television station TV4 11 The last episode of the 2016 season featured the season s chosen singers performing several of his brother s well known hits 11 including Helt nara dig interpreted by Little Jinder Sommarlangtan by Magnus Carlson Himlen ar oskyldigt bla by Jill Johnson 505 to Casablanca by Freddie Wadling Sol vind och vatten by Lisa Ekdahl I den stora sorgens famn by Tommy Nilsson and For karlekens skull by Danny Saucedo 12 Architecture work EditGardestad was head architect at Kunskapsskolan from 2008 until his death and designed many of the schools rooms 13 14 Kunskapsskolan literally The Knowledge School is a Swedish network of independent schools that provides education for students from grades 4 to 9 ages 10 to 16 14 It also provides gymnasium schools for grades 10 to 12 ages 16 to 19 in different areas of Sweden 14 Designed by Gardestad the architecture is very open with glass and colourfully painted walls 15 There are 36 Kunskapskolan schools in Sweden 16 Activism EditGardestad worked to educate and create understanding about psychological illness after his brother Ted s mental illness and suicide in 1997 17 He was the creator of the annual Ted Gardestad Stipend awarded to amateur singers and songwriters since 1999 to promote their work 18 The prize includes a tribute concert 19 20 21 Personal life EditGardestad s brother Ted was a noted Swedish singer who represented Sweden in Eurovision with one of Kenneth s songs 2 Their other brother Kjell 1944 2000 was also a songwriter who co wrote the song Viking with Ted 22 Death EditKenneth Gardestad revealed in 2014 that he was suffering from skin cancer and latent lymphoma 23 24 He died on 3 March 2018 aged 69 25 26 Bibliography EditGardestad Kenneth Liimatainen Keijo 2005 Jag vill ha en egen mane boken om Ted Gardestad I want my own moon The book about Ted Gardestad in Swedish Stockholm Forum ISBN 91 37 12733 0 SELIBR 9876123 8 Awards Edit2016 Musikforlaggarnas pris 6 2018 Honorary Grammis award 7 References Edit Kenneth Gardestad ar dod latskrivaren blev 69 ar gammal Expressen in Swedish Archived from the original on 3 March 2018 Retrieved 3 March 2018 a b c Lista Ted Gardestads tio basta latar Aftonbladet in Swedish Archived from the original on 4 March 2018 Retrieved 3 March 2018 Ted Gardestad hyllasi Sa mycket battre in Swedish TV4 Archived from 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