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American Songwriter Throwback: Hit Writers, Different Approach—Johnny Rzeznik, Robby Takac Share Writers’ Credits for Goo Goo Dolls

InterviewSeptember, 2003American Songwriter

It all began 17 years ago in Buffalo, New York, when a then-punk rock band believed in making it simple: play fast and loud. After all, it was about the music—not imagery! Now, John Rzeznik and Robby Takac are at the top of their game, and it can be heard on their latest disc, Gutterflower. The Goo Goo Dolls‘ commercial success came with their sixth studio album, Dizzy Up The Girl, which produced five hit songs and two No. 1 si,ngles including “Dizzy,” “Slide,” “Black Balloon,” “Broadway,” and from the blockbuster movie, City of An

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