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Guess who? 90s rock icon shocks with very different-looking facial structure during rare Aussie TV appearance

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I’ve been following the music scene for decades now, and I must say, the transformation of John Rzeznik, the enigmatic frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls, is something that has left me scratching my head. From being a heartthrob in the ’90s with his trademark blonde locks and chiseled jaw, to a more refined gentleman today, it’s hard to recognize him!

In the ’90s, he was the lead singer of the band who made waves on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, scoring seven top-40 hits.

In his prime, the rocker was renowned as a charmer, recognized by his distinctive long blond hair and sharp facial features.

Prior to finding mainstream success, he and his outfit first found work as a cover band.

As the days passed, stardom started calling my way, and with anthems like Iris, Slide, and Black Balloon dominating the charts, our band has since sold a staggering 15 million albums globally and garnered no less than four Grammy nods! It’s still hard for me to believe that we’ve made it this far.

However, some fans might have found it challenging to identify John Rzeznik, the lead singer of Goo Goo Dolls, during his infrequent Australian television appearance this week.

On Wednesday, a 58-year-old made an appearance on Today Extra to publicize the Goo Goo Dolls’ performance at the 2025 Yours and Owls music event.

At the height of his popularity, the musician appeared nearly unrelated to how he now looks, boasting a tightly stretched face and a chiseled nose that contrast sharply with his past image.

Despite John never explicitly admitting or denying plastic surgery, there has been persistent media conjecture about his altered appearance for quite some time.

During a conversation with hosts David Campbell and Lizzie Pearl, the musician openly shared that, while they’ve achieved great success, he hasn’t always been particularly fond of the band’s name, The Goo Goo Dolls.

He found the name amusing, and joked that if he had an extra five minutes, he could have thought of a better one.

David then asked the star for the inspiration behind the name and john struggled to find an answer.

‘It’s just ridiculous to me,’ he said.

“Be mindful when deciding on a band name, as once it’s set, it’s hard to change. I guess we’re stuck with this one for good.

John, who soared high with the band’s hit single Iris (a song that stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 for 11 consecutive months), further disclosed that stardom wasn’t something he intentionally chased after.

‘It was enough trouble being sort of famous,’ he said.

It wasn’t something I aimed for, and that’s fine. To be honest, it made me uneasy since we were a band for such a long time, traveling across the U.S. in a van for years.

In 1985, John established the Goo Goo Dolls in Buffalo, New York alongside bassist Robby Takac and drummer George Tutuska. However, George left the band prior to the launch of their hit album “A Boy Named Goo.

Initially, the band functioned as a cover group. However, they eventually evolved their style into a punk genre, adopting the distinctive moniker “The Sex Maggots.

In the ’90s, I found myself completely captivated by their unique brand of polished power pop, as demonstrated in songs like “Iris,” “Name,” and “Black Balloon.” They were the ones that stole my heart during that era!

Drummer Mike Malinin joined the band in 1995, but left in acrimonious circumstances in 2013.

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2024-10-23 05:18

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