Goo Goo Dolls Reveal Secrets Of Staying Together For Nearly 40 Years

Goo Goo Dolls bandmates Johnny Rzeznik and Robby Takac credit their nearly 40-year partnership to their playful way of releasing tension. “John and I will actually slap each other and punch each other and get the aggression out,” Takac says during the band’s Summer Anthem Tour, named after the new EP they released on Friday (Aug. 22). “It’s just silly. It turns into slap fights. We don’t want to hurt each other. We love each other.” The band’s recent resurgence, fueled by renewed interest from the inclusion of “Iris” in the hit 2024 film, Deadpool & Wolverine, and robust attendance figures featuring younger, family-friendly audiences, led them to release a seven-track EP, Summer Anthem, instead of a full album due to touring demands, which they quickly recorded in New York with producer Gregg Wattenberg. Goo Goo Dolls are confident in their new material, even incorporating songs like “Not Goodbye (Close My Eyes)” into their live shows, while balancing fresh tracks with their classic hits in order to continue growing as a band. (Billboard)