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The Goo Goo Dolls are a rock band formed in 1986 in Buffalo, New York by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac.
History Origins and early music (1986-1993) The Goo Goo Dolls initially consisted of John Rzeznik (vocals, guitar), Robby Takac (vocals, bass guitar) and George Tutuska (drums, percussion). While Takac and Tutuska had been long-time friends in school, Rzeznik was playing in the band The Beaumonts, with Takac’s cousin.<ref>{{cite web | last = Morano | first = Scott | title =Goo Goo Dolls FAQ | work =www.musicfanclubs.org | publisher = | date =1996| url =http://www.musicfanclubs.org/googoodolls/misc/faq.htm#1 | accessdate = 2007-08-07 </ref> The three founded the band under the name Sex Maggots. However, when a club owner booked the band, he requested they change the name, as the local newspaper could not print their current name. The trio picked the current name out of a True Detective ad for a toy called a Goo Goo Doll.<ref> ''Rolling Stone Magazine, November 1999.{{Verify credibility|article|date=August 2007</ref> ''"We were young and we were a garage band not trying to get a deal. We had a gig that night and needed a name. It's the best we came up with, and for some reason it stuck. If I had five more minutes, I definitely would have picked a better name"'' John stated. With Takac as their lead singer, the band released their first album, ''... read all Goo Goo Dolls top albums
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