Goo Goo Dolls

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American rock band

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Origin	Buffalo, New York, U.S.
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Genres	Alternative rock, pop rock, post-grunge
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The Goo Goo Dolls are an American rock band formed in Buffalo, New York in 1986. The band consists of John Rzeznik (lead vocals, guitar), Robby Takac (vocals, bass), Brad Fernquist (guitar), Craig Macintyre (drums), and Jim McGorman (keyboards). They are known for their commercially successful singles such as "Iris", "Slide", and "Name".

History

The Goo Goo Dolls were formed by John Rzeznik, Robby Takac, and George Tutuska in 1986. Initially, the band was heavily influenced by punk rock and underground music. They released their first album, Goo Goo Dolls, in 1987 under Celluloid Records.

The band's breakthrough came with their fifth studio album, A Boy Named Goo, released in 1995. The single "Name" became a major hit, propelling the band to mainstream success. Following the success of A Boy Named Goo, drummer George Tutuska was replaced by Mike Malinin.

In 1998, the band released their most successful single to date, "Iris", which was featured on the soundtrack of the film City of Angels. The song spent 18 weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart and was nominated for three Grammy Awards.

Musical Style and Influences

The Goo Goo Dolls' music is characterized by its blend of alternative rock, pop rock, and post-grunge elements. Their early work was more punk-oriented, but they gradually shifted towards a more radio-friendly sound. Influences include bands like The Replacements, Hüsker Dü, and The Rolling Stones.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Goo Goo Dolls (1987)
• Jed (1989)
• Hold Me Up (1990)
• Superstar Car Wash (1993)
• A Boy Named Goo (1995)
• Dizzy Up the Girl (1998)
• Gutterflower (2002)
• Let Love In (2006)
• Something for the Rest of Us (2010)
• Magnetic (2013)
• Boxes (2016)
• Miracle Pill (2019)
• It's Christmas All Over (2020)
• Chaos in Bloom (2022)

Awards and Nominations

The Goo Goo Dolls have received numerous awards and nominations throughout their career, including Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and American Music Awards.

Current Members

• John Rzeznik – lead vocals, guitar (1986–present)
• Robby Takac – vocals, bass (1986–present)
• Brad Fernquist – guitar (2006–present)
• Craig Macintyre – drums (2013–present)
• Jim McGorman – keyboards (2018–present)

Past Members

• George Tutuska – drums (1986–1995)
• Mike Malinin – drums (1995–2013)

See Also

• List of alternative rock artists
• List of post-grunge bands
• Buffalo, New York