Why goo goo dolls name

It has been popularly deduced in that regard that he is actually referring to his elder sisters. The reason this theory has been put forth is because the Goo Goo Dolls lead singer, John Rzeznik, became an orphan in his mid-teens and was subsequently raised by his older sisters. As such, it has been theorized that this song is meant to serve as an ode to these ladies who took it upon themselves to look after him.

However the more accepted idea, due to the fact that Rzeznik himself has supported it, is that this song is about a media personality named Kennedy whom John was apparently dating at the time he penned this tune. In other words, at the time, most people who were familiar with Kennedy did not actually know her real i.

So in that regard, in addition to bigging his lover up the singer is also pledging not to publicize her actual legal name, as her stage name was like her trademark. Arguably more impressively, it peaked at number 5 on the all-important Hot itself and number 2 on Canada Top Singles. And it also charted in Iceland and Oceania. Rzeznik and Robby Takac. And the song was produced by Lou Giordano. As legend has it, the band was forced to find a new moniker when a club owner refused to put the old name on his marquee.

But the group has only enjoyed mainstream fame in the latter half of its existence. At one point, Takac found himself getting paid to read advertisements for toilet companies, while lead singer Johnny Rzeznik ended up selling hot dogs and roasted peanuts at a concession stand. With this increased exposure, the song vaulted into the national Top Five, and the album went platinum. Takac laments the way high-speed downloading has changed the music industry, but loves how the Internet has given credibility to many up-and-coming artists.

The bassist started collecting the candy dispensers eight years ago when fans began threw them onto the stage; Takac now owns over 1, You can also follow me on Twitter. This is a BETA experience. You may opt-out by clicking here.

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