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Buffalo, United States (1985 – present)
The Goo Goo Dolls is an alternative rock band formed in 1985 in Buffalo, New York by guitarist/vocalist John Rzeznik and bassist/vocalist Robby Takac. They are most famous for the hit “
Iris”, featured on the soundtrack to the 1998 film City of Angels. Currently, the band consists of John Rzeznik (guitar, vocals), Robby Takac (vocals, bass) and Mike Malinin (drums).
Early in their career, the Goo Goo Dolls were frequently dismissed by critics as mere imitators of The Replacements; however, the band refined its sound to be more mainstream, which helped it become one of the most popular adult alternative rock bands of the latter half of the ’90s, selling millions of records to audiences largely unfamiliar with their inspirations. That’s no bitch on the band, either — their music simply improved in craft and accessibility as the years progressed, and radio happened to be receptive to what a decade earlier would have been considered collegiate power pop. Thus, the band landed two huge hits with the acoustic ballads “Name” and “Iris.”
The Goo Goo Dolls were formed in Buffalo, NY, in 1985 by guitarist/vocalist Johnny Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac, initially under the name the Sex Maggots (the new name was chosen from an ad in True Detective magazine at the behest of a local club owner).
Iris”, featured on the soundtrack to the 1998 film City of Angels. Currently, the band consists of John Rzeznik (guitar, vocals), Robby Takac (vocals, bass) and Mike Malinin (drums).Early in their career, the Goo Goo Dolls were frequently dismissed by critics as mere imitators of The Replacements; however, the band refined its sound to be more mainstream, which helped it become one of the most popular adult alternative rock bands of the latter half of the ’90s, selling millions of records to audiences largely unfamiliar with their inspirations. That’s no bitch on the band, either — their music simply improved in craft and accessibility as the years progressed, and radio happened to be receptive to what a decade earlier would have been considered collegiate power pop. Thus, the band landed two huge hits with the acoustic ballads “
Name” and “Iris.”The Goo Goo Dolls were formed in Buffalo, NY, in 1985 by guitarist/vocalist Johnny Rzeznik and bassist Robby Takac, initially under the name the Sex Maggots (the new name was chosen from an ad in True Detective magazine at the behest of a local club owner).
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readmyllips wrote:
John (lead vocalist) is a big Westerberg and Mats fan, he loves their music. it's normal that we can hear in Goo's songs their influence. But this is not copy.
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davidboner wrote:
I always heard them when I was younger and it's funny to listen to them now being a big Replacements fan and see their influence.
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DallasGoodBoy wrote:
Dizzy) nice song
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bomgiorno wrote:
Iris ♥
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sunshinelover13 wrote:
iris is one of my favorite songs in the whole world i dont think its the kind of song i can ever forget about.
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arashy_89 wrote:
iris! the best song ever!
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Loose_Screw wrote:
*Name* is my fav song by them :) 90s memories...
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ellybobb wrote:
I love the song Iris. I love this band <3!
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MarcKass wrote:
Iris... reminds me of my ex so much :(
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Squallspfc wrote:
Iris *-*
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kimmierose wrote:
Goo Goo Dolls are featured in Schick Sleigh Bells Rock! Hear their music and watch their videos at www.sleighbellsrock.com. It's a really cool site!
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meshmdz wrote:
there is just simply no other band on this earth that writes and has written better more lush mid-tempo alternative rock songs in the last 15 years. this band is truly epic and they are beyond words. i still get chills when i hear name and slide and they have been out for going on 14 years (name). this is the mark of a truly amazing song/band.
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meshmdz wrote:
no one can touch my ggd playcount :p
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r4ffz wrote:
IRIS <33333333
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Ivelina_ wrote:
Iris Iris Iris :)
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sasy360 wrote:
Real <3
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Rossano654 wrote:
Big Machine o/
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il3nceT0 wrote:
One of the best bands ever. Slide, Iris, Here is Gone - classics! [2] ;)
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I love every song '-'
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