Ted Gärdestad (Swedish pronunciation: [tɛd ˈjæːɖɛ.ˈstɑːd]), internationally known as Ted Gardestad, Ted Gaerdestad or just Ted (born Ted Arnbjörn Gärdestad, 18 February 1956 – 22 June 1997 in Sollentuna, Sweden), was a Swedish singer, songwriter and musician.