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Buffalo, United States (1985 – present)
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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hantu_bungkus wrote:
let love in [2]
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amandsj wrote:
Iris may be overplayed, but it is still a wonderful song
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BruhQueiroz wrote:
Iris 90,265 ♥
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alekmystery wrote:
liek nummber hits
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Jaanisk wrote:
Let Love In
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Anskedanske wrote:
apparently everybody loves me, just saying
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igorthe_killers wrote:
Goo Goo Dolls isn't just Iris.
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no_kiddin wrote:
The Goo Goo Dolls were my first favourite band :) However, I'm very sick of "Iris." Simply overplayed.
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OptimusPunx wrote:
boo joo dolls
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Hate_of_sky wrote:
о_о
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blackurockai wrote:
Iris <3
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lyooonya wrote:
STAY ROCK \Ь/
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IanDrexP wrote:
Iris and Slide!!!
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lovinjuubejbi wrote:
Better Days ♥ i love it
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hey guys, join this group if your music gives you great memories of past times, and if you are still enjoying. http://www.last.fm/group/Crystallizing+Feelings+Through+Music
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musiclikeabomb wrote:
now playing Here Is Gone <3
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g-m_speaker wrote:
Don't lose your faith, it's not so cold, it's not too late. <3
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MyMusicMyDivas wrote:
Iris <3
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andrea051 wrote:
<3<3<3
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lovedrunk- wrote:
Let Lov In ♥
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