John Rzeznik: Singer for ’90s band the Goo Goo Dolls – known for their hit ballad Iris – looks unrecognisable during a rare Australian TV interview
He was once a heartthrob in the nineties pop-rock scene.
But fans had a hard time recognising Goo Goo Dolls singer John Rzeznik from his former fame as he resurfaced on Australia television this week.
The 57-year-old frontman and bassist Robby Takac, 58, appeared on The Morning Show via video-link from their hometown in Florida on Thursday to promote their upcoming Australian tour.
While John still sports his famous shaggy blond hair, his face appears to have changed significantly in recent years.
The hitmaker showed off a remarkably smooth complexion during Thursday’s interview, while viewers noticed his cheeks appeared plumper and more youthful than they did when the band shot to fame decades ago.
Fans had a hard time recognising Goo Goo Dolls singer John Rzeznik from his former fame as he resurfaced on Australia television this week. (Pictured left at the height of fame in 1995, and right on The Morning Show on Thursday)
Robby meanwhile rocked a head of bright purple hair and a set of orange-tinted spectacles.
During their interview, the bandmates shared their excitement about visiting Australia in the summer, telling hosts Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies that they’ll be visiting the beach as soon as possible.
John also reacted to seeing how the new generation is embracing his music thanks to viral TikTok videos featuring Goo Goo Dolls songs.
Bassist and vocalist Robby meanwhile rocked a head of bright purple hair and a set of orange-tinted spectacles. During their interview, the bandmates shared their excitement about visiting Australia for their upcoming tour. (Pictured L-R: Larry Emdur, Kylie Gillies, John Rzeznik, Robby Takac)
John (pictured in December 1998) also reacted to seeing how the new generation is embracing his music thanks to viral TikTok videos featuring Goo Goo Dolls songs.
‘[As a musician, you hope that you build something that will last and a few of the songs have done that,’ he said.
Goo Goo Dolls will perform as special guests during Matchbox Twenty’s ‘Where The Light Goes’ Australian tour in February 2024.
The bands will play 10 shows across New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland, ACT, and South Australia, before heading to New Zealand for two performances.
John and Robby formed Goo Goo Dolls in 1985 alongside the band’s former drummer George Tutuska. Drummer Mike Malinin (left) joined the band in 1995, but left in acrimonious circumstances in 2013. (Pictured in the nineties)
The band rose to prominence in the 1990s with hits including Name, Black Balloon and Iris. (Pictured in the nineties)
John and Robby formed Goo Goo Dolls in 1985 alongside the band’s former drummer George Tutuska.
They rose to prominence in the 1990s with hits including Name, Black Balloon and Iris.
Drummer Mike Malinin joined the band in 1995, but left in acrimonious circumstances in 2013.
Earlier this month Goo Goo Dolls released their latest single Run All Night, which is their first original song since the launch of 2022 album Chaos in Bloom.
Earlier this month Goo Goo Dolls released their latest single Run All Night, which is their first original song since the launch of 2022 album Chaos in Bloom. (Robby pictured performing in August 2022)
