"There is an enormous group full of people that I praise every day for making this rock show happen. I don't know how they do it, but it goes up, comes down, goes in the truck, goes back up again. They're amazing. I know those are the people who put the show together."

As they prepare to take the stage, the Goo Goo Dolls are not just looking to reaffirm their legacy but are aiming to create a connection with fans that goes beyond mere performance.

"We're going to perform a bunch of songs that fans love and maybe a couple of songs that they're not quite still familiar with, that, they will fall in love with after they hear them.

"You know these songs are all living, breathing things and some of these songs we've been playing for 30 years, and they've turned into something a little more special and a little more intimate than what was on the album."

Due to a packed schedule, the band will not have the opportunity to sightsee, as they are already deep into the process of recording a new album.

“This time around, we're just coming for work,” shared Takac, who hopes their next visit won’t take another two decades.

“Once we return from this trip, we’ll dive headfirst into finishing our album before embarking on a 52-show run in the United States starting in July. It’s going to be a busy year for us, and probably until the end of my life,” he said.

When asked if he grows weary of performing the same songs year after year, he replied: "One would assume that we would get tired of doing this, but in terms of our career, you know we're still out there.

"We're still making music and going on tours, and that is the thing that wakes me up in the mornings still wanting to continue with this.

"This is what we do. There have been days where it's been challenging to get up and do what we need to do to make this happen many, but, you know, if John and I ever look at each other and go, 'This is it, we can't do this anymore'. Then we'll stop, but I just can't imagine it.

"This is what we've been doing our whole lives, you know. We're so passionate about it," he ended.

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Goo Goo Dolls announce SA tour dates: 20 years later and ready to rock