Goo Goo Dolls Is An Alternative Rock Band Formed In 1985 In Buffalo New York USA By Guitarist/vocalist John Rzeznik And Bassist/vocalist Robby Takac Initially Under The Name The Sex Maggots the New Name Was Chosen From An Ad In True Detective Magazine At The Behest Of A Local Club Owner . They Are Most Famous For The Hit "Iris" Featured On The Soundtrack To The 1998 Film City Of Angels. Currently The Band Consists Of John Rzeznik guitar Vocals And Robby Takac vocals Bass . Read More On Last.Fm
"Iris" Is A Song By American Alternative Rock Band The Goo Goo Dolls. Originally Written For The Soundtrack Of 1998 Film 'City Of Angels' Staring Nicolas Cage And Meg Ryan The Song Was Later Included On The Band's Sixth Album Dizzy Up The Girl. The Acoustic Guitar In The Song Gives A Distinctive Sound As It Is In An Odd Tuning With 5 Of The 6 Strings Tuned To D. This Gives A Ringing Effect Similar To A 12-String Guitar. "Iris" Has Been One Of The Goo Goo Dolls' Most Defining Song In Terms Of Its Contribution To The Band's Future Success. It Is The Longest Charting Number One Single In Billboard Hot 100 Airplay History With 18 Consecutive Weeks In The Number One Spot.