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John Rzeznik gives hilarious reaction to intimate Iris question

The Goo Goo Dolls frontman reflected on the enduring legacy of his band’s biggest hit while revealing why he draws the line at hearing the romantic classic in one particular setting.

BANG Premier · Jun 22

“That song casts such a huge shadow over everything that we’ve done. It’s difficult, but it’s not like I have to beat it": How Johnny Rzeznik overcame writer's block to pen the Goo Goo Dolls' Iris, then saw it become the soundtrack to '90s nostalgia

Written for a '90s movie soundtrack, the song was later covered by Taylor Swift and has gone on to become a social media sensation

MusicRadar · May 5

Demi Lovato duets with husband Jordan 'Jutes' Lutes during live show

Demi Lovato's husband made a surprise appearance at her concert on Friday (24.04.26) night to duet on their wedding song, Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls.

BANG Premier · Apr 25

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Why the song of the summer is nearly 30 years old—and what it has to do with Gen Z's nostalgic thirst for a '90's kid summer'

The Goo Goo Dolls' "Iris" is bigger than ever. It was first released in 1998, when many of its new fans weren't born yet.

Fortune · Sep 11, 2025

“At that point in our life the party never stopped. It usually degenerated into a drunken brawl by the end of the night”: The wild story of Goo Goo Dolls’ A Boy Named Goo, the album that turned three punk kids into A-list stars

A Boy Named Goo and megahit Name turned Goo Goo Dolls in alt-rock superstars nearly 10 years into their career

Louder · May 15, 2025

“I had to learn all the B-52s’ songs on a red-eye to New York. The tuning was hard to figure out – especially on a plane without a guitar in my hands!” Session pro Greg Suran explains what it takes to play on American Idol – and trade licks with Joe Walsh

Suran has gone from rock band to hired hand, performing with a string of superstar names along the way, but he says the Eagles guitarist taught him a lesson in lyrical playing

Guitar World · Nov 22, 2024

“I'd try to bust out my best hot and fastest licks, and Joe would always be so helpful. He'd say, ‘All those licks are cool. But just slow it down, man. Tell a story’”: Lionel Richie guitarist Greg Suran shares the solo advice he received from Joe Walsh

Greg Suran has played with a veritable list of top acts, but his time working with the Eagles guitarist proved key to taking his solos to the next level

Guitar World · Nov 15, 2024

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Goo Goo Dolls: "As soon as any song comes out and becomes available to the public, that’s when I wave goodbye"

As Goo Goo Dolls and Those Damn Crows head out on tour, Dolls' mainman John Rzeznik talks doing good, internet celebrity, and the differences between US and UK audiences

Louder · Jun 13, 2023

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