Goo Goo Dolls

Goo Goo Dolls
John Rzeznik (left) and
Robby Takac in 2013
Background information
Also known as
  • Sex Maggots (1985–1986)[1][2]
  • The Goo Goo Dolls (1998–)[3]
OriginBuffalo, New York, U.S.
Genres
DiscographyGoo Goo Dolls discography
Years active1986–present
Labels
Members
Past members
Websitegoogoodolls.com

The Goo Goo Dolls are an American rock band formed in 1986[7] in Buffalo, New York, currently consisting of guitarist/vocalist John Rzeznik and bassist/vocalist Robby Takac.[8]

After starting off as a cover band and then developing a punk sound, Goo Goo Dolls experienced mainstream success following the 1995 release of their breakthrough single, "Name". The band is renowned for their 1998 single, "Iris", which spent 11 consecutive months on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked atop the Hot 100 Airplay chart for 18 weeks. In October 2012, "Iris" placed first on Billboard's "Top 100 Pop Songs 1992–2012" chart. Other notable singles include "Slide", "Black Balloon", and "Broadway" from Dizzy Up the Girl (1998); "Here Is Gone" from Gutterflower (2002); and "Better Days", "Give a Little Bit", and "Stay with You" from Let Love In (2006).

The band has had seven top-40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, which includes three top tens.[9] They have sold 15 million records worldwide,[10][11] and received four Grammy Award nominations.

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  10. ^ "Goo Goo Dolls, Collective Soul ready to rock LEC". mohavedailynews.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
  11. ^ Magazine, Bass (June 25, 2021). "Goo Goo Dolls Release New Album Of Rare & Never-Before-Heard Songs". Bass Magazine - The Future of Bass.