Date of Birth: December 5, 1965
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Biography
John Joseph Theodore Rzeznik, born December 5, 1965, in Buffalo, New York, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and producer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the rock band Goo Goo Dolls. Rzeznik co-founded the band in 1986 along with bassist and vocalist Robby Takac. The Goo Goo Dolls achieved mainstream success in the mid-1990s with hits like “Name,” “Iris,” and “Slide.” Rzeznik’s songwriting, characterized by its melodic sensibility and emotional depth, has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Over the years, he has also contributed to various film soundtracks and collaborated with other artists, further cementing his status in the music industry.
5 Interesting Facts about John Rzeznik
1. John Rzeznik was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008.
2. He wrote the song “Iris” for the soundtrack of the movie “City of Angels,” which became one of the Goo Goo Dolls’ biggest hits.
3. Rzeznik was raised in a Catholic family and lost both of his parents by the age of 16.
4. He has been a judge on the reality TV show “The Next Great American Band.”
5. Rzeznik has been married twice and has one daughter named Liliana.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Rzeznik
1. “Music is a powerful tool in galvanizing people around an issue. There’s no better way to get your point across than to put it in a beautiful song.”
2. “I think songwriting is a craft. It’s not just something that falls out of the sky. You have to work at it.”
3. “When I write a song, I want it to mean something to somebody else. I want someone to say, ‘That song is about me.’”
4. “Being true to yourself is the most important thing you can do. Don’t try to be someone else or what you think people want you to be.”
5. “Success is about finding something you love and doing it well. Everything else will follow.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
John Rzeznik’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $14 million.
Children
John Rzeznik has one daughter, Liliana, born in December 2016 with his wife Melina Gallo.
Relevant Links
1. [John Rzeznik – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0752920/
2. [Goo Goo Dolls Official Website](https://www.googoodolls.com/
3. [John Rzeznik – Songwriters Hall of Fame](https://www.songhall.org/profile/John_Rzeznik
5. [John Rzeznik on The Next Great American Band](https://www.fox.com/the-next-great-american-band/
