how old are the goo goo dolls

The Goo Goo Dolls as a band are about 39–40 years old as of 2025–2026, since they formed in the mid‑1980s in Buffalo, New York.

Band age in years

• Most sources put their formation around 1985–1986 in Buffalo, New York.

• That means the band has been active for roughly four decades as of the mid‑2020s.

Extra context

• The classic lineup started with John Rzeznik, Robby Takac, and George Tutuska playing under the name “Sex Maggots” before becoming Goo Goo Dolls.

• They released their first album in 1987, so their recording career is a little under 40 years old.

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