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Concert ReviewOctober 22, 2013The Journal

Few weekend pursuits could have compared with watching the Goo Goo Dolls’ storming return after a three-year absenceWhile rain lashed the streets of Newcastle, fans young and old rocked through heat and sweat in a packed O2 Academy.Opening with an amped-up Last Hot Night, the Dolls embraced the audience, giving them exactly what they wanted, before thundering into a rapturous Naked.At 47, John Rzeznik has crafted a stage presence that many younger performers could learn from.He presented himself as a natural raconteur, engaging his fans in conversation leavened with humour.In the build-up to N

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