The surprising story of how ABBA became beloved gay icons
If you picture ABBA, one of the first things that probably comes to mind is their outrageous disco-inspired outfits—covered in glitter, sparkle, and sequins. These were all the work of famed gay. Perhaps it was perseverance that endeared the band to a massive gay following. But was there something deeper?
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Somewhere, right now, ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” is playing at an LGBTQ club, bar or house party. Gay revelers (and their lucky straight friends) are waving their arms, striking ingenue poses. By William J Connolly. This is, in a way, a liberating anthem and it makes me proud. 
Gay Iconography
Here we spend an hour in the company of the legendary music star to discuss bringing Mamma Mia: The Party to London's 02 Arena, his love of Cher, Freddie Mercury and George Michael, and how the gay community have always been some of the biggest supporters of ABBA. Why do gay people love Abba so much? That's one of the questions Carl Magnus Palm poses in his latest exploration of the Abba phenomenon, Bright Lights, Dark Shadows, which almost certainly the definitive tome on the rather kitsch Seventies icons who just won't go away.
25 reasons why ABBA is one of the greatest, gayest bands of
After ABBA disbanded in December , Andersson and Ulvaeus continued their success writing music for stage, musicals, and movies, [5][6] while Fältskog and Lyngstad pursued solo careers. [7][8] Ten years after the group's breakup, the compilation ABBA Gold was released and became a worldwide best-seller. While even icons like Madonna polarize opinion, nearly every color of the gay rainbow agrees on ABBA. Straight clubs shifted to eclectic funk and new wave, but the well of speedy gay dancefloor arias nearly ran dry. ABBA
ABBA gay iconography: Towleroad's Bobby Hankinson shares five favorite ABBA clips, celebrating the band's gay icon legacy. Donna McKinnon - 25 February Well, most everyone, but no one loves ABBA more than their gay audience. Shout interview
Mamma Mia, (Queer) I Go Again, offered first in spring '15 and again this winter, explores the group's pervasiveness in gay culture - especially during the '80s when ABBA wasn't "cool" and the LGBTQ community was still largely in the closet. . A Night Like No Other with GAY TIMES and ABBA Voyage
ABBA: From Music Legends to LGBTQ Icons and Discover the incredible cultural impact of ABBA, as their music transcended boundaries and became anthems of joy. . 
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Shout Magazine (Melbourne, Australia), September 9, Why do gay people love Abba so much? That's one of the questions Carl Magnus Palm poses in his latest exploration of the Abba phenomenon, Bright Lights, Dark Shadows, which almost certainly the definitive tome on the rather kitsch Seventies icons who just won't go away. by Gavin McGuren Although none of the group were interested in yet. .