Ingvar Wisell was a Swedish singer and politician, born on May 5, 1931, in Uppsala, Sweden. He gained fame in the 1960s for his unique voice and style, becoming a popular figure in the Swedish music scene. Wisell represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1965 with the song "Absent Friend," finishing in a respectable fourth place. In addition to his music career, Wisell was also active in politics. He served as a member of the Swedish Parliament for the Social Democratic Party from 1971 to 1976. His contributions to both music and politics have left a lasting impact on Swedish culture.