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Goo Goo Dolls
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rock, alternative, alternative rock, 90s, pop
Buffalo, New York (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 perhaps 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 The Replacements; however, the band refined and mainstreamed their sound enough to 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 knock 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 The Replacements; however, the band refined and mainstreamed their sound enough to 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 knock 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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NDF wrote:
According to the Real cover its just Goo Goo Dolls...
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nickmatt wrote:
According to Wikipedia AND their official website AND iTUNES is THE Goo Goo Dolls
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beautiful986 wrote:
i love the babys black ballon !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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de_calles wrote:
Is there anyone who doesn't like Iris? =)
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TylerLucas wrote:
Saw them live on the 10th and 11th July. Amazing stuff, anyone else make those gigs?
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Avius_Mind wrote:
True it is missing the and it should be there but I just didn't add it for some reason. =P
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S9DallasOz wrote:
Listen to the whole version of the new song "Real" here: http://www.alternativeaddiction.com/newmusic/newmusic.asp
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goguegagal wrote:
diego, well I think it's more accepted without the "The" cause they uploaded their music here
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diego9010 wrote:
According to Wikipedia AND their official website is THE Goo Goo Dolls
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Avius_Mind wrote:
Anybody ever watch the Live in Alaska dvd? It looks awesome on HD and sounds great. Those of you who haven't seen it and like Goo Goo Dolls go rent it or buy it you won't be disappointed.
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rattmaster wrote:
They made one of the best albums ever... then sold their soul to lame movie hell.... booo I say. "Hold Me Up!"
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Mar_adentro wrote:
Whatever happened to "strange love"? Awesome song...makes me dance.
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almarrr wrote:
"Stop the World", listened to it hundreds of times, still great song.
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LSharpe wrote:
Should have way more than just 11 million...
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negblanc wrote:
New Goo Goo Dolls song "Real" is so good... http://www.googoodolls.com/ . If you like it, you should like this group : http://www.last.fm/group/Discoverockult :)
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babyjesus07 wrote:
i am SHOCKED that iris has that many more plays than any other song, if thats all you listen to by the goo goo dolls, listen to slide, black balloon, broadway, name and see if that changes your mind about them being a one hit wonder.
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mrsnickjonas101 wrote:
i love the goo goo dolls! my favorite song of their's is "iris". :)
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huBelial wrote:
Big Machine is their best song!!!!
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visio159 wrote:
we need to merge The Goo Goo Dolls and Goo Goo Dolls wtf is wrong with last.fm ?
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lionhill wrote:
*whispers*apart from can't let it go and flat top*whispers* IzzetGooey, are you nuts? That's like some of their best songs.
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- Jul 11 Goo Goo Dolls Carling Academy Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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