Goo Goo Dolls

The Goo Goo Dolls solidified their position as a leading force in alternative rock with the 1995 release of ‘Name’ from their double-platinum album ‘A Boy Named Goo.’ Formed in 1986 with John Rzeznik (guitar, vocals), Robby Takac (bass, vocals), and George Tutuska (drums, percussion), the band’s early releases, including their self-titled debut in 1987, ‘Jed’ in 1989, and ‘Hold Me Up’ in 1990, established their developing sound in the punk and college radio scenes. Their monumental 1998 album ‘Dizzy Up the Girl’ featured the enduring hit ‘Iris,’ which spent an impressive 18 weeks atop the Hot 100 Airplay chart and garnered three Grammy Award nominations. This landmark album, also home to smash hits like ‘Slide,’ ‘Black Balloon,’ and ‘Broadway,’ propelled the band to over 15 million records sold worldwide and secured seven top-40 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. Building on this success, the Goo Goo Dolls released the compilation album ‘What I Learned About Ego, Opinion, Art & Commerce’ in 2001, followed by ‘Gutterflower’ in 2002, which achieved gold certification the same year.

With a career spanning nearly four decades, the Goo Goo Dolls maintain a consistent schedule of touring and new music releases. Looking ahead to 2025, the band is set to release the ‘Summer Anthem’ EP and is slated for a live performance of their iconic hit ‘Iris’ at the Stagecoach Music Festival, underscoring their continued relevance and appeal to diverse audiences. Their dedication to delivering new material and engaging with their fanbase through extensive touring solidifies their legacy as one of alternative rock’s most consistent and beloved acts.