The Goo Goo Dolls: their "Name" was a good song, but their name sucks, and overall they're just OK. Finally what band has a name just as bad as their music? : The Goo Goo Dolls Give Back The Santa Barbara Independent 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 (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 of the Goo Goo Dolls Admits He 'Still' Hates Their Band Name