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The Goo Goo Dolls to stop in Decatur on the 'Big Night Out Tour' | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Cory Pitt

Published August 18, 2023 at 4:40 PM CDT

Robby Takac (left) and John Rzeznik (right) are members of the Goo Goo Dolls.

The Goo Goo Dolls have sold more than 15 million records worldwide, with 16 number one and Top 10 hits. They are touring the country on the career-spanning “Big Night Out Tour," that will stop in Decatur on Sept. 24 at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater. Cory Pitt spoke with founding member Robby Takac about nearly 40 years of the Goo Goo Dolls, the rise to stardom, and how it’s all stayed together.

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Cory Pitt

Cory began with NPR Illinois in July 2022 as Sponsorship Account Executive. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and TV/Radio Broadcasting at SIUE, and has over two decades of experience in radio, sales and customer support

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