One of the most outstanding musical stories of decade is Goo Goo Dolls. The group has proved that the general creative efforts, a hard work and persistence can really lift group on popularity peak … and keep it there. Rigid concentration on a writing of songs and faultless execution have uplifted a musical trio to professionalism top, also as well as creation of a sufficient impulse has allowed group to pass a next millenium with a part of the best music of their career.

This American team professing so-called "mainstream", has been created in 1985 in Buffalo where it has begun the start with performances in local clubs. Into its structure have entered Johnny Rzeznik (a vocal, a guitar), Robby Takac (a vocal, a bass) and George Tutuska (shock). Originally it was called The Sex Maggots. The new name has been borrowed from magazine «True Detective». The unusual success of group is caused by following to one musical direction throughout all creativity. The album with name Goo Goo Dolls with the same name became a debut in 1987.

Then in 1988 the second release, «Jed», noticed by critics and received good responses has followed. This plate has been let out los angel by an indi-label «Metal Blade». After a while popularity of group has considerably grown that has drawn to it attention of large writing down firms. Therefore the following disk, «Hold Me Up», has been published on «Warner Bros». After its exit the group continuously traveled about two years on States, earning itself glory of concert collective.