The Goo Goo Dolls were formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York by lead vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and bass guitarist and back-up vocalist Robby Takac. The band released their first album, Goo Goo Dolls, in 1987 on Mercenary Records but was picked up in 1988 by Celluloid Records, a larger record company. When Rzeznik was approached to write a song for the “City of Angels” soundtrack, the band made it big. “Iris” propelled the band to stardom, as it stayed at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart for a record-breaking 18 weeks and was nominated for three Grammys. In 2001, the Goos released their first ever compilation album, What I Learned About Ego, Opinion, Art & Commerce. Gutterflower was released in 2002 and achieved gold certification while producing the hits “Here Is Gone,” “Sympathy” and “Big Machine.” In 2006, the Goo Goo Dolls marked their 20th anniversary with their album, Let Love In, which included the studio recording of Supertramp’s “Give a Little Bit,” as well as other Top 10 radio singles, “Better Days,” “Stay With You” and “Let Love In.” Something for the Rest of Us was released in 2010. While the album is full of the pop-rock that has sustained the band for decades, lead singer/guitarist Rzeznik’s songwriting takes on a more somber, serious tone. The album reached number seven on the Billboard 200 in 2010. They released Boxes in 2016. The Goo Goo Dolls continue to perform at every opportunity.
