Real name: John Charles Kenneth Gärdestad

Swedish lyricist and architect.

Born: 9 May 1948 in Sollentuna, Sweden
Died: 3 March 2018 (age 69) in Sollentuna, Sweden

Kenneth Gärdestad was best known for writing lyrics for his younger brother Ted Gärdestad's songs. He later went on to be head architect for a Swedish school Kunskapsskolan.
In February 2018 Kenneth won an honorary award from the Grammis for his service to the Swedish music industry.