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United States Robby Takac is a founding member, bassist, and vocalist of the Goo Goo Dolls, recognized for his contributions to the band's extensive discography and his involvement in music philanthropy and industry initiatives.
The band's main members are lead vocalist and guitarist John Rzeznik and bassist and vocalist Robby Takac. Initially a cover band, they transitioned to a band with a distinct identity.
Music is Art is a not-for-profit, federal 501c3 organization founded in 2003 by Goo Goo Dolls bassist and Buffalo resident, Robby Takac.
Buffalo Distilling Company held an event offering a chance to party with Goo Goo Dolls bassist Robby Takac for a good cause.
Bassist Robby Takac has been a fundamental part of the Goo Goo Dolls for 19 years, appearing on every album from 1987's First Release to the band's latest. He primarily plays Yamaha BB-series bass guitars.
In 1986, three studio engineers, John Rzeznik, George Tutuska, and Robby Takac, formed the Goo Goo Dolls. In 2009, Takac opened their studio to the public as GCR Audio.
Robert Carl Takac Jr. was born on September 30, 1964, in Buffalo, New York, and grew up in West Seneca. He is one of the founding members of the Goo Goo Dolls, alongside John Rzeznik. Takac pursued his education at Medaille College, graduating in 1986 with a degree in Communications, focusing on radio broadcasting. His early musical endeavors included playing in a punk band named Monarch before joining the Beaumonts. Through the Beaumonts, he met John Rzeznik, and together with drummer George Tutuska, they formed a band initially called the “Sex Maggots.” Takac served as the lead singer and bassist during this early period. The band later changed its name to The Goo Goo Dolls.
The Goo Goo Dolls gained significant recognition, with their first commercial success arriving with the single “Name” in 1995. This was followed by the critically acclaimed song “Iris” in 1998, which reached number one on multiple charts, including the Hot 100 Airplay. Throughout his career with the Goo Goo Dolls, Takac has appeared on every album since their 1987 debut. In 2009, the band recorded the album “Something for the Rest of Us” at their Inner Machine Studios in Buffalo, which Takac subsequently opened to the public as GCR Audio.
Beyond his work with the Goo Goo Dolls, Takac has undertaken various side projects and philanthropic efforts. In 2003, he co-founded the dance music collective Amungus with Brian Schulmeister. The same year, Takac established his own record label, Good Charamel Records, based in Buffalo, New York, focusing on releasing J-Rock music in North America by female-fronted bands. In 2004, he founded and became president of the Music is Art Festival, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to exploring music’s cultural, social, and educational impact. He also served on the Board of Trustees for Medaille College from 2008 to 2012.
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