Mike Tyler

The Goo Goo Dolls formed in Buffalo, New York in 1985.  Initially, they were a cover band with a taste for power pop and classic rock & roll, but the group soon began writing its own songs. Early in their career, they were frequently dismissed by critics as mere imitators of the Replacements. However, the band refined and mainstreamed their sound enough to become one of the most popular adult alternative rock bands of the latter half of the ’90s, selling millions of records to audiences largely unfamiliar with their inspirations. The Goo Goo Dolls got better at song writing, making a solid connection with mainstream rock fans which affected the group’s accessibility dramatically as the years progressed, and radio happened to be receptive to what a decade earlier would have been considered collegiate power pop.

What did The Goo Goo Dolls originally name their band?

A)  The Sex Maggots

B)  The Boy Toys

C)  The Scallywags

Make your answer one word, no spaces and enter it in the Bonus Codes section of this website to score gooey Jack Nation points and thanks for stopping by my rock trivia blog!

Cheers,

Mike

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