American rock band formed in Buffalo, New York in 1986 by John Rzeznik (vocals/guitar) and Robby Takac (bass). The band's name and concept emerged from a True Detective magazine ad. Long-running drummer Mike Malinin played from 1995 to 2013.
Thirteen studio albums starting with Goo Goo Dolls (1987). Commercial peak: A Boy Named Goo (1995, featuring "Name") and Dizzy Up the Girl (1998, featuring "Iris" — which spent 18 weeks at #1 on the Adult Top 40 chart, a long-running record). Continuously active.