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John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik was born in Buffalo, New York, to Edith (Pomeroy) and Joseph Rzeznik, a bar proprietor and postal clerk. He is the youngest of five children, and has Polish (father) and English and German (mother) ancestry. From early on in his life, John found that his parents were constantly arguing due to his father's drinking problem. His father died at the age of 55 as a result of alcohol complications. As the family were trying to come to terms with the death of Joe, John's life was completely shattered just over a year later when his mother died of a sudden heart attack. At the age of 16 John had lost both of his parents and was to be raised by his four older sisters. During this time and while attending high school John's friend introduced him to a hobby which he would stick to for the rest of his life, playing the guitar. After graduating from high school John attended Buffalo State College, only to drop out after his freshman year. It was at this time that he met fellow musician Robby Tacak. Together with drummer George Tutuska the Goo Goo Dolls were born. The Goo Goo Dolls signed to Celluloid by 1985 but didn't gain any success for nine years. During this time the trio released five records and constantly toured. Also John began dating Laurie Farinacci and they married in 1993. The band's 1995 album, "A Boy Named Goo", went double platinum and after hearing their song "Name" the band were asked by music producers to write a song for the upcoming film City of Angels. This song turned out to be "Iris" their most successful hit. The song was featured on their next album "Dizzy up the Girl". The Goo Goo Dolls most recent album is "Gutterflower" released in 2003. John Rzeznik has also written and performed a song for Disney movie "Tresure Planet".

Parents both died by the time he was 16; father from complications with
alcoholism, mother from a heart attack. Raised by his four older
sisters in hometown of Buffalo, New York.

Beat a bout of writers block by writing the song &#39;Iris&#39; after a viewing
of City Of Angels.

<a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm1665170/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Goo Goo Dolls</a>&#39; song &quot;Broadway&quot; was written about Buffalo, John and
Robby&#39;s hometown.

Became a father at the age of 51 when his partner Melina Gallo gave birth to a daughter, Liliana.

His father was of Polish descent. His mother&#39;s ancestry was English and German.

Frontman of rock band <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm1665170/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Goo Goo Dolls</a>.

Hosted VH-1&#39;s music variety talk show <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0222583/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">The List (1999)</a> from December 13th to December 17th 1999.

His longtime girlfriend is actress <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0291785/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Adrienne Frantz</a>.

Has four older sisters: Phyllis, Fran, Glad and Kate.

Engaged to girlfriend of 8 years Melina Gallo.

Became a father at the age of 51 when his partner Melina Gallo gave birth to daughter called Liliana.

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