Ep484: John and Robby of The Goo Goo Dolls
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John Rzeznik and Robbie Takac of The Goo Goo Dolls discuss their early punk rock roots, record labels, writing unexpected mega-hits, their harrowing plane crash, vinyl reissues and lots more.
Topics Include:
John recently recovered from pneumonia and multiple hand surgeries
Goo Goo Dolls were heavily influenced by punk rock
They listened extensively to The Replacements and Hüsker Dü
Band started by renting VFW halls for shows
First record cost $750 on Mercenary Records
They signed contracts despite lawyer's warning not to
Metal Blade discovers and signs band
Learned touring lessons watching mistakes of other bands
Being rejected by their favourite labels – SST & Twin Tone
Band's sound evolved away from early punk style
"Name" unexpectedly became their first big hit
Legal issues followed success of "A Boy Named Goo"
John retreated to LA hotel during difficult period
"Iris" and the "City of Angels" soundtrack
"Iris" released year before "Dizzy Up The Girl"
Taylor Swift later covered "Iris"
Survived plane crash in Sicily during USO tour
Pilot attempted landing multiple times in storm
Band got drunk to fly home next day
John took up skydiving to overcome flying fear
Initially feared appearing on Howard Stern's show
Relationship with Stern's show improved over time
John doesn't collect vinyl or music memorabilia
Robbie runs Good Charamel Records label
John collects vintage recording equipment instead
Band criticizes Spotify's payment model
Few B-sides exist because John discards incomplete songs
Covered Lime Spiders song – will be on upcoming release
Record store clerks were important musical mentors
“A Boy Named Goo” 30th anniversary edition coming
Australian tour planned for February
Playing seven Australian cities on upcoming tour
John grew up on greatest hits albums
Learned to appreciate Led Zeppelin at age 50
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