Feature on Robby Takac (Goo Goo Dolls) in the Buffalo News

From Goo Goo Dolls Land to Buffalo, Robby Takac aims to please - Gusto

I figured I'd share this since it's not often that a bassist gets a full-length feature in a mainstream newspaper. Granted, the article is more a result of Robby's involvement in the community than his bass playing. His Music Is Art foundation does great work and the annual festival (which I'll be playing at this weekend ) is a lot of fun.

One thing in particular that resonated with me was that he still embodies the bass-player ethos despite being a big-time bassist:

“I prefer to be part of something cool rather than be in front of it,” he said, offering a salient insight into what’s made the Goo Goo Dolls' equation work for three decades. He’s pragmatic and acknowledges his place – which is behind Rzeznik, whom he calls “one of the best songwriters out there.”

 

I'm playing with Sara Elizabeth on the main stage at 11:15 AM. Hoping the rain doesn't go crazy!

 

Crap, I really thought I put it in my original post. Edited.