Laurie Farinacci- Where is John Rzeznik’s ex-wife now?

Laurie Farinacci is the ex-wife of John Rzeznik. Laurie Farinacci’s ex-husband, Rzeznik, often known as Johnny Rzeznik, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and producer. Rzeznik is best known as the guitarist and frontman of the rock band the Goo Goo Dolls, of which he is a founding member and with whom he has recorded twelve studio albums.

Laurie Farinacci: Bio Summary

Who was John Rzeznik’s first wife?

According to Temple of Goo, John Rzeznik’s first wife, Laurie is Italian, and at the time at the time they began their romantic relationship, she was working as a model. Much is not known about the date of birth, place of birth, or anything related to the early age of Laurie. She gained much of her fame from being the wife of the famous musician, singer-songwriter, and producer.

Laurie Farinacci’s ex-husband Rzeznik was born on December 5, 1965, in Buffalo, New York, the youngest of five children and the only son of Edith (née Pomeroy) and Joe Rzeznik, a bar proprietor and postal clerk. Both of Rzeznik’s parents were musicians, playing the clarinet and flute.

Rzeznik had a strict Catholic upbringing in Buffalo’s working-class East Side Polish neighborhood and attended Corpus Christi Grammar School. 

How did Jonny Rzeznik and his ex-wife Laurie Farinacci meet?

Laurie Farinacci is a model, she and Johhny met in 1990. Much information has not been released about the circumstances under which they meet. However, the couple dated for 2 years after their meeting in 1990. After a year of engagement, they got married in 1993. The couple got married in a beautiful ceremony with friends, family, and loved ones.

John talked briefly about his wife in the magazine called “Playgirl” 2000 issue. In the interview, the singer speaks his mind about the separation from Laurie. He told the magazine that he and his wife, Laurie, have separated. But it’s not what it sounds like.

“We’re not separated to get divorced,” The lead singer explains. “She’s going to college. We’re separated like, ‘I’m going to school, you’re doing this, we’re not going to see each other much. Let’s see what happens when both our lives settle down a little bit.’”At that time Laurie was studying at Buffalo State College to be a high school English teacher. The singer applauds his wife as “a brave woman.”

John Rzeznik also told the magazine that the ability to support Laurie in her pursuit is a way to pay her back for backing him during the many lean days of the Goo Goo Dolls’ road to stardom. Rzeznik and Laurie Farinacci called it a quit in 2003. They were married for 10 years. During their 10 years of marriage did not have any children. Rumor had it that Laurie got tired of John’s lifestyle as a Rockstar trying to make a living with his music.

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After their divorce, Laurie Farinacci’s ex-husband started dating Melina Gallo in 2005 and married her in Malibu, California, on July 26, 2013. On December 22, 2016, John and Gallo had their first child, a daughter, Liliana.

John Rzeznik’s First wife Laurie Farinacci has made appearances in two of Goo Goo Dolls’ video materials. In the first one (The July 4th 2004 show documentary about the famous concert they performed in Buffalo, NY) she is seen with John at night, as the latter explains to her how to properly open a bottle. Her second appearance, taken off the VH1 BBQ show, is clearer to see. Farinacci hops on stage and to show off her dancing skills as the band performs “Black Balloon”.

Where is John Rzeznik’s First wife now?

Laurie Farinacci went totally out of the limelight. Much has not been heard from Laurie after her divorce from John Rzeznik. She has not made any headlines or the news in recent years. She started living a private life far away from the media. It is not known if Laurie is in any new relationship.