25 reasons why ABBA is one of the greatest, gayest bands of all time
particularly queer people—have rushed to the dance floor as soon as the opening synth notes of one of ABBA’s many mega-hits start to play.ABBA’s albums are an essential part of our record collections.
Their songs and lyrics are imprinted on our collective memories, sparkling with glitter and disco strobe lights. Their legacy lives on in Broadway musicals, record-smashing movies, and live shows.But what is it about ABBA that has kept them relevant in culture for this long, especially among the LGBTQ+ community?
What makes ABBA one of the gayest bands that has ever lived? Well, here are 25 reasons that prove why:ABBA broke into the scene by winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974.
The competition is consistently one of the queerest cultural events in Europe, with its dramatic and flamboyant performances and penchant for catchy pop tunes.
