John Rzeznik - Judge

Jewelsy · 10-17-2007, 05:30 PM

John Rzeznik - Judge

As singer, songwriter and guitarist for the Goo Goo Dolls, John Rzeznik is the voice behind the platinum-selling, chart-topping act responsible for radio staples such as "Name," "Iris," "Slide" and "Here Is Gone."

The youngest of five children in a Buffalo, N.Y., working-class family, Rzeznik inherited his lifelong love of music from his musician parents. As a teen, Rzeznik found refuge in listening to Jagger-Richards classics, playing in bands and catching shows by the Ramones, the Clash and the English Beat. In college, he met his Goo Goo Doll bandmates and soon scored a record deal with Celluloid Records, which released the band's first album in 1987. The band was later picked up by Warner Bros. and began the transformation from thrash-playing punks to respectable rockers unafraid to wear their hearts on their sleeve. Rzeznik and the band achieved commercial success during their past two decades in the music industry, selling 10 million records worldwide and sending 13 songs to the top 10. Rzeznik is currently on a worldwide tour to support their latest album, "Let Love In," which was released in 2006. The four-time Grammy-winning band also has two upcoming albums: "Greatest Hits Vol. I - The Singles," to be released in November 2007, followed by a rarities collection in early 2008.

Staying true to his hometown roots, Rzeznik divides his time between Buffalo and Los Angeles.

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FireWoman · 10-18-2007, 09:47 PM

Can i juut say.. there IS a god.... I love this man and he will be AWESOME for this type of role!!! Yay Johnny..

I will watch JUST for him hehe.

CdnINXSFan · 10-29-2007, 01:51 PM

I don't know much about the Goo Goo Dolls but I'm getting a crush on John. I love the judges on this show!

Rattus · 10-29-2007, 04:11 PM

As I've posted elsewhere in here, I just can't wrap my head around a Goo Goo Doll critiquing other people's music. They were an awful, awful band with horrible, horrible music.

hotlanta babe · 12-11-2007, 12:36 AM

Yeah ...
The Goo Goo Dolls have had an ASCAP award, BMI award, multi-Grammy nominations, platinum-selling albums, radio airplay in the zillions ... Johnny Rzeznik must not know anything about performing, music or songwriting.

Rattus · 12-11-2007, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotlanta babe

Yeah ...
The Goo Goo Dolls have had an ASCAP award, BMI award, multi-Grammy nominations, platinum-selling albums, radio airplay in the zillions ... Johnny Rzeznik must not know anything about performing, music or songwriting.

Certainly he knows plenty about marketing. Music? Meh.

AJane · 12-12-2007, 08:55 PM

Oh, I don't know. "Slide" has a pretty good hook.

I don't quite see how his band is going to fill out an entire CD of "greatest hits", though.

I'm so not a Goo Goo Dolls fan, but as the weeks have gone on, I think he's proved to be very perceptive. His critique of LOD last week was absolutely bang on. I also like that he, along with the other judges, have given such great constructive criticism, instead of seal claps and sneers.

10-17-2007, 05:30 PM	#1
Jewelsy From the corner of my eye Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Posts: 11,523	John Rzeznik - Judge John Rzeznik - Judge As singer, songwriter and guitarist for the Goo Goo Dolls, John Rzeznik is the voice behind the platinum-selling, chart-topping act responsible for radio staples such as "Name," "Iris," "Slide" and "Here Is Gone." The youngest of five children in a Buffalo, N.Y., working-class family, Rzeznik inherited his lifelong love of music from his musician parents. As a teen, Rzeznik found refuge in listening to Jagger-Richards classics, playing in bands and catching shows by the Ramones, the Clash and the English Beat. In college, he met his Goo Goo Doll bandmates and soon scored a record deal with Celluloid Records, which released the band's first album in 1987. The band was later picked up by Warner Bros. and began the transformation from thrash-playing punks to respectable rockers unafraid to wear their hearts on their sleeve. Rzeznik and the band achieved commercial success during their past two decades in the music industry, selling 10 million records worldwide and sending 13 songs to the top 10. Rzeznik is currently on a worldwide tour to support their latest album, "Let Love In," which was released in 2006. The four-time Grammy-winning band also has two upcoming albums: "Greatest Hits Vol. I - The Singles," to be released in November 2007, followed by a rarities collection in early 2008. Staying true to his hometown roots, Rzeznik divides his time between Buffalo and Los Angeles. Official Site Last edited by Jewelsy; 10-21-2007 at 09:26 AM.

10-18-2007, 09:47 PM	#2
FireWoman I Bleed Scarlet And Gray Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: At the High Rollers Table Posts: 3,533	Re: John Rzeznik - Judge Can i juut say.. there IS a god.... I love this man and he will be AWESOME for this type of role!!! Yay Johnny.. I will watch JUST for him hehe. __________________ "Once I swore I would die for you, But I never meant it like this."

10-29-2007, 01:51 PM	#3
CdnINXSFan FORT Fan Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 228	Re: John Rzeznik - Judge I don't know much about the Goo Goo Dolls but I'm getting a crush on John. I love the judges on this show! __________________ Marty Casey and Lovehammers

10-29-2007, 04:11 PM	#4
Rattus Wild thang Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In the trees Age: 48 Posts: 3,502	Re: John Rzeznik - Judge As I've posted elsewhere in here, I just can't wrap my head around a Goo Goo Doll critiquing other people's music. They were an awful, awful band with horrible, horrible music. __________________ Adios to the contempt for intellectuals, artists, scientists and academics, and the celebration of mediocrity - candor .

12-11-2007, 12:36 AM	#5
hotlanta babe FoRT-i-fied Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: now living in Hell-A Posts: 859	Re: John Rzeznik - Judge Yeah ... The Goo Goo Dolls have had an ASCAP award, BMI award, multi-Grammy nominations, platinum-selling albums, radio airplay in the zillions ... Johnny Rzeznik must not know anything about performing, music or songwriting.

12-12-2007, 08:55 PM	#7
AJane Provoked Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In my dog's house Posts: 6,656	Re: John Rzeznik - Judge Oh, I don't know. "Slide" has a pretty good hook. I don't quite see how his band is going to fill out an entire CD of "greatest hits", though. I'm so not a Goo Goo Dolls fan, but as the weeks have gone on, I think he's proved to be very perceptive. His critique of LOD last week was absolutely bang on. I also like that he, along with the other judges, have given such great constructive criticism, instead of seal claps and sneers. __________________ All my life, I have felt destiny tugging at my sleeve. ~ Thursday Next The truth, like humor, is where you find it. - Henry Rollins