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Goo Goos Thin on Inspiration, Faithful to Their Punk Core

Concert ReviewJuly 19, 1996Los Angeles Times

By RICHARD CROMELINGoo Goo Dolls singer Johnny Rzeznik noted at the El Rey Theatre on Wednesday that this was the 241st date on the band’s current tour. And there were times when the show felt like it--stretches of generic-sounding guitar rock played without a lot of inspiration, a lack of intense connection with the audience.Of course the audience is a little different for the Buffalo-based trio this time around. Last year’s uncharacteristic folk-pop ballad “Name” elevated the Goo Goo Dolls from eternally touring club band status to widespread radio presence; the hard core that supported the

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