John Rzeznik of Goo Goo Dolls and Desmond Child, one of the greatest songwriters and producers in the world, both grew up with the passion and desire to create music and they both eventually became Goo Goo Dolls (1994 Present) Members: John Rzeznik, Robby Takac, Mike Malinin Essential Listen: Name Before you even think it, the Goo Goo Dolls are not a one hit wonder. There had hit songs John Rzeznik Wikipdia Goo Goo Dolls' iconic hit Iris turns 28 years old today. Released in 1998, the track became a massive crossover success, soundtracking City of Angels and later appearing on Dizzy Up the Goo Goo Dolls "Name" [Alternative Rock] : r Music