Author Mike Rizzo has announced that he is releasing his latest book, titled “A Book Named Goo: The True Story of the Goo Goo Dolls.”
I reached out to Rizzo to ask him about the biography, which he says, is a comprehensive account of the history of the Goo Goo Dolls.
What time period does the book cover?
I focused the book on the early years, when the Goos played with dozens of punk and hardcore bands. It was fun and I realized I missed a lot growing up just being a metal head. I’ve since bought albums from some of those bands.
What makes this book truly unique?
To start with, I spent a couple hundred hours building the most compete gig history there is. Then I contacted several hundred people for the book, many from bands the Goos played with. Surprisingly, many responded.
What can you say about the band’s fans?
One of the most interesting things I found while researching, was that everyone in Buffalo is very protective of the band. I was told by one person that they created that with their fans and those close to them.
Was there an “aha moment” when researching for the book?
I was surprised that Mike Malinin (drummer of the Goo Goo Dolls) said “Hold Me Up” is the best record they ever recorded.
Anything else?
Many people donated photos for the book, which was really appreciated.
About the book:
- A Book Named Goo: The True Story of the Goo Goo Dolls is a nearly 500-page biography about the alternative rock band written by Mike Rizzo.
- A Book Named Goo: The True Story of the Goo Goo Dolls” is a project that took two years and interviews with dozens of people.
- The Foreword is from award winning producer Rob Cavallo.
- The 500 page bio on the Goo Goo Dolls will be released next month.
- It will retail for $29.99 and includes dozens of photos and flyers from the band’s early years.
- There will be book signings in Seattle and an event in Buffalo with a Q&A, live music, and a book signing.
- Fans can pre-order the book from their favorite online or offline bookstore: ISBN 9798998545733
A Book Named Goo is now available for pre-order.