TheGoo Goo Dollsare getting ready to make a major comeback atDick 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 RzeznikandRobby Takacare gearing up to make their performance for the books.
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In a newInstagram videoshared 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 thenew yearfrom 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 theRockin' Eveshow, 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 byRyan Seacrestwith co-hostsRita Ora,Chance the Rapper,Rob GronkowskiandJulianne Hough.
This year's list of performers also includes4 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 Larsonand more.
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eveairs live onABCon Wednesday, Dec. 31, starting at 8 p.m. ET.
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