1. The band was formed in the '80s in Buffalo, New York by John Rzeznik and Robby Takac. At first, Rzeznik would not sing due to his shyness.
2. The popular song "Iris" was written for the movie "City of Angels."
3. The name comes from a True Detective ad for a toy called a 'Goo Goo Doll.'
4. Rzeznik has stated that he feels the band may have sold more records if they had a better name.
5. In 2008, Rzeznik received the Hal David Starlight Award at the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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