Beloved '90s Rock Band Is Gearing Up for First New Year's Rockin' Eve Show in 30 Years
- - Beloved '90s Rock Band Is Gearing Up for First New Year's Rockin' Eve Show in 30 Years
Carly SilvaDecember 30, 2025 at 1:14 AM
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The Goo Goo Dolls are getting ready to make a major comeback at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.
It's been 30 years since the beloved '90s rock band took the stage at the iconic New Year's Eve celebration, and this year, John Rzeznik and Robby Takac are gearing up to make their performance for the books.
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In a new Instagram video shared just days before the ball drops on New Year's Eve, Rzeznik and Takac looked back at some of their most memorable moments of 2025 as they prepare to ring in the new year from Times Square.
The video, posted on Monday, Dec. 29, shows the "Iris" rockers sitting down to reflect on the past year, including their favorite tour moments of 2025 and their "New Year's energy" heading into 2026.
"It was definitely more alcohol-fueled a couple decades ago," Takac admitted. "This time, I think it's just, good wishes for the new year."
"My New Year's energy is hope," Rzeznik chimed in.
Going on to reflect on their previous experience on the Rockin' Eve show, Rzeznik remembered, "We did it 30 years ago when Dick Clark was still hosting it," while noting that the late TV personality was "amazing" to him and the band during the experience.
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"He actually stopped at a supermarket and got us a bag of Goo Goo Clusters and brought them to us," Rzeznik recalled in the post, which also featured some throwback photos from the performance 30 years ago.
This year, the Goo Goo Dolls will make a triumphant return to the annual New Year's Eve special, hosted by Ryan Seacrest with co-hosts Rita Ora, Chance the Rapper, Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough.
This year's list of performers also includes 4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent,Chappell Roan, Busta Rymes, Charlie Puth, Ciara, Demi Lovato, Diana Ross, Jordan Davis, Leon Thomas, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block, One Republic, Pitbull, Post Malone, Rick Springfield, Russell Dickerson, The All-American Rejects, Tucker Wetmore, Wyclef Jean, Zara Larson and more.
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve airs live on ABC on Wednesday, Dec. 31, starting at 8 p.m. ET.
Related: Goo Goo Dolls Rocker Explains 'Symbolic' Meaning Behind This Melancholy 1998 Track
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