John Rzeznik circa 1984

This is a very old and rare picture of Goo Goo Dolls’ lead singer John Rzeznik circa 1984, when he was playing with the band The Beaumonts, in his native Buffalo, NY. A member of the band was Robby Takac’s cousin. John and Robby met through the latter, and a year later they formed Sex Maggots, before converting the name to Goo Goo Dolls.

Originally posted here. (Archived version here)

Rare Goo Goo Dolls Shirts / There You Are Promo CD Single

Today I am sharing with you a few pictures sent to me by Mr. Sean. He has been forwarding some very rare and cool Goo material for the past few weeks. Check the Sean Hampson category to take a look at that amazing stuff.

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Once upon a time there was a Superstar Car Wash

Most of you already know that the Goo Goo Dolls released their fourth album “Superstar Car Wash” in 1993, and they named it after a real place in their native hometown, a real car wash which at the time was located at 226 William Street, Buffalo, NY.

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“Fallin’ Down” Promo Poster, Extremely Rare (1993)

Below is a couple of pictures of an extremely rare item from the “Superstar Car Wash” era, manufactured around 1993 and most likely distributed to promote the song “Fallin’ Down” as part of the soundtrack for the movie “Son In Law”.

Unfortunately, these are the best pictures I could find for it. If you happen to have a cleaner, improved version please do not hesitate contacting me.

John and Robby with a few unknown persons, 1988

UPDATE: According to a user, the guy on the left is Artie Kwitchoff, the band’s first manager.

Another rare 1987 photo