Enuff Z'nuff is an American hard rock band from Blue Island, Illinois. Formed in 1984 with the spelling "Enough Z' nuff", the group originally included lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and keyboardist Donnie Vie (real name Donald Vandevelde), bassist, rhythm guitarist, and backing vocalist Chip Z'nuff (real name Gregory Rybarski), lead guitarist Gino Martino and drummer B.W. Boeski.[1] The group released its first demo, Hollywood Squares, in 1985.[2] Martino left in 1987 and was briefly replaced by Pete Comita and later Alex Kane.[3][4] By 1988, Kane and Boeski had been replaced by Derek Frigo and Vik "Vikki" Foxx, respectively.[5] The band adopted the spelling "Enuff Z'nuff" and released its self-titled debut album in 1989.[1] Strength and Animals with Human Intelligence followed in 1991 and 1993.[1]

Shortly after recording was completed for Animals with Human Intelligence, Foxx left Enuff Z'nuff.[6] and was replaced by Ricky Parent.[7] After a disheartening performance at The Roxy Theatre in West Hollywood, Ca., the group was dropped by Arista Records and Derek Frigo also left the band.[1] 1985 was released in 1994, featuring recordings from the band's original lineup.[8] Original lead guitarist Gino Martino returned for 1995's Tweaked, before leaving again shortly after its release, leaving Vie, Z'nuff and Parent to record 1996's Peach Fuzz as a three-piece.[1] Shortly after the album's release, Johnny Monaco joined Enuff Z'nuff in 1996 as the band's new lead guitarist.[3] He also took over lead vocal duties when Vie left in 2002.[9] The "classic lineup" of the band reunited to record ? in 2004.[10] A full reunion was rumored, however Derek Frigo died on May 28 that year.[11]

Later in 2004, Parent became unable to perform when he was diagnosed with cancer.[12] He was initially replaced by Randi Scott, and later by Erik Donner, who remained until spring 2006.[3] Chad Stewart and Greg Potter later filled in as temporary members, before Scott returned to the band.[3] Parent later died as a result of his condition in October 2007.[7] Johnny Monaco left the band as Vie returned in 2008, bringing new guitarist C.J. Szuter from his short-lived project, L.A. Smogg, for a few shows.[13] Shortly after, Szuter was replaced by Tory Stoffregen.[3] By May 2013, Vie again left the band with Johnny Monaco returning as the group's frontman.[14] A year later, both Stoffregen and Scott left Enuff Z'nuff on "amicable terms", with Johnny Monaco and Z'nuff opting to continue as a three-piece with returning drummer Erik Donner.[15]

Johnny Monaco left the band for a second time in January 2016 while Z'nuff signed a new recording contract without informing him.[16] Z'nuff subsequently took over lead vocal duties, and the band released Clowns Lounge later in the year with returning members Stoffregen and Donner, plus new rhythm guitarist Tony Fenelle.[17] By October, Donner had left again with Daniel Hill taking his place.[18] The new lineup released its first album Diamond Boy in August 2018.[19] In March 2019, Tony Fenelle quit the band and was replaced by former member Alex Kane.[20]

Members

Current

Name (real name) Years active Instruments Release contributions
Chip Z'nuff (Gregory Rybarski) 1984–present
  • bass
  • rhythm guitar
  • vocals (all lead vocals since 2016)
 all Enuff Z'nuff releases
Tory Stoffregen
  • 2008–2014
  • 2016–present
  • lead guitar
  • backing vocals
Daniel B. Hill 2016–present
  • drums
  • Diamond Boy (2018)
  • Brainwashed Generation (2020)
Tony Fenell
  • 2016–2019
  • 2021–present
  • rhythm guitar
  • keyboards
  • backing vocals
  • Clowns Lounge (2016)
  • Diamond Boy (2018)
  • Brainwashed Generation (2020) – guest appearance on one track

Former

Name (real name) Years active Instruments Release contributions
Donnie Vie
  • 1984–2002
  • 2008–2013
  • lead vocals
  • rhythm guitar
  • keyboards
  • harmonica
  • all Enuff Z'nuff releases from the Hollywood Squares demo (1985) to Clowns Lounge (2016)
  • Brainwashed Generation (2020) – guest appearance on one track
B.W. Boeski 1984–1988 drums
  • Hollywood Squares demo (1985)
  • 1985 (1994)
Gino Martino
  • 1984–1987
  • 1994–1995
 lead guitar
  • Hollywood Squares demo (1985)
  • 1985 (1994)
  • Tweaked (1995)
Pete Comita 1987 none
Alex Kane
  • 1987–1988
  • 2019–2021
  • lead guitar (1987–1988)
  • rhythm guitar (2019–2021)
 Brainwashed Generation (2020)
Derek Frigo 1988–1994 (died 2004)
  • lead guitar
  • backing vocals
Vik "Vikki" Foxx (Victor Cerny) 1988–1992
  • drums
  • rhythm guitar
  • Enuff Z'nuff (1989)
  • Strength (1991)
  • Animals with Human Intelligence (1993)
  • Tweaked (1995) – guest appearance on one track
  • Peach Fuzz (1996) – guest appearance on one track
  • Live (1998)
  • ? (2004)
  • One More for the Road (2005)
  • Extended Versions (2006)
  • Tonight, Sold Out (2008)
  • Clowns Lounge (2016)
Ricky Parent 1992–2004 (died 2007)
  • drums
  • percussion
 all Enuff Z'nuff releases from Tweaked (1995) to Welcome to Blue Island (2003)
Johnny Monaco
  • 1996–2008
  • 2013–2016
  • lead guitar
  • vocals (lead vocals 2002–08 and 2013–16)
 all Enuff Z'nuff releases from Seven (1997) to Welcome to Blue Island (2003)
Randi Scott
  • 2004 (touring)
  • 2006–2014
 drums none
Erik Donner
  • 2004–2006
  • 2014–2016
  • drums
  • percussion
  • backing vocals
  • Covered in Gold (2014)
  • Clowns Lounge (2016)
C.J. Szuter 2008 lead guitar none

Touring

Name (real name) Years active Instruments Release contributions
Chad Stewart 2006
  • drums
  • backing vocals
 Stewart and Potter each filled in on drums for the band following Ricky Parent's forced retirement.[3]
Greg Potter drums
Dakota Denman 2016 lead guitar Denman and Ramone substituted for Tory Stoffregen, who was unable to play a few shows, in 2016.[21]
Steve Ramone

Timeline

Lineups

Period Members Releases
1984–1987
  • Donnie Vie – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Gino Martino – lead guitar
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • B.W. Boeski – drums
  • Hollywood Squares demo (1985)
  • 1985 (1994)
1987
  • Donnie Vie – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Pete Comita – lead guitar
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • B.W. Boeski – drums
 none
1987–1988
  • Donnie Vie – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Alex Kane – lead guitar
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • B.W. Boeski – drums
1988–1992
  • Donnie Vie – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Derek Frigo – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Vikki Foxx – drums
1992–1994
  • Donnie Vie – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Derek Frigo – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Ricky Parent – drums, percussion
 none
1994–1995
  • Donnie Vie – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Gino Martino – lead guitar
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Ricky Parent – drums, percussion
1995–1996
  • Donnie Vie – vocals, guitars, keyboards
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, guitars, vocals
  • Ricky Parent – drums, percussion
1996–2002
  • Donnie Vie – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Johnny Monaco – lead guitar, vocals
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Ricky Parent – drums, percussion
2002–2004
  • Johnny Monaco – vocals, lead guitar
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Ricky Parent – drums, percussion
 none
2004
  • Johnny Monaco – vocals, lead guitar
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Randi Scott – drums (touring only)
Late 2004 – mid-2006
  • Johnny Monaco – vocals, lead guitar
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Erik Donner – drums, backing vocals
Mid-2006
  • Johnny Monaco – vocals, lead guitar
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Chad Stewart – drums, backing vocals (touring)
Late 2006
  • Johnny Monaco – vocals, lead guitar
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Greg Potter – drums (touring)
Late 2006 – early 2008
  • Johnny Monaco – vocals, lead guitar
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Randi Scott – drums
Early – late 2008
  • Donnie Vie – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • C.J. Szuter – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Randi Scott – drums
Late 2008 – May 2013
  • Donnie Vie – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Tory Stoffregen – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Randi Scott – drums
  • Dissonance (2009)
    (does not feature Stoffregen or Scott)
May 2013 – May 2014
  • Johnny Monaco – vocals, lead guitar
  • Tory Stoffregen – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Randi Scott – drums
 none
June 2014 – April 2016
  • Johnny Monaco – vocals, lead guitar
  • Chip Z'nuff – bass, rhythm guitar, vocals
  • Erik Donner – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Covered in Gold (2014)
April – October 2016
  • Chip Z'nuff – vocals, bass, rhythm guitar
  • Tory Stoffregen – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Tony Fenelle – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Erik Donner – drums, percussion, backing vocals
October 2016 – March 2019
  • Chip Z'nuff – vocals, bass, rhythm guitar
  • Tory Stoffregen – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Tony Fenelle – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Daniel B. Hill – drums, percussion
March 2019 – present
  • Chip Z'nuff – vocals, bass, rhythm guitar
  • Tory Stoffregen – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Alex Kane – rhythm guitar
  • Daniel B. Hill – drums, percussion
  • Brainwashed Generation (2020)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Enuff Z'nuff: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  2. ↑ Huff, David (July 25, 2010). "Enuff Z'nuff: Rock 'n America 2010". Jam Magazine. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Enuff Z'nuff Story". Enuff Z'nuff. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Enuff LSD... 'I eat 23-year-old guitarists for breakfast': A Metal Sludge exclusive with Alex Kane". Metal Sludge. January 5, 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  5. ↑ Wild, David (May 16, 1991). "The High-Powered Pop Flashback of Enuff Z'Nuff". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  6. ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Animals with Human Intelligence - Enuff Z'nuff: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  7. 1 2 "Enuff Z'nuff Drummer Dies After Long Battle With Cancer". Blabbermouth.net. October 28, 2007. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  8. ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "1985 - Enuff Z'nuff: Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Enuff Z'nuff Announce European Dates!". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. March 17, 2003. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Enuff Z'nuff: '?' CD To Receive U.S. Release". Blabbermouth.net. September 23, 2004. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Former Enuff Z'nuff Guitarist Derek Frigo Passes Away". Blabbermouth.net. May 29, 2004. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Benefit Concert For Enuff Z'nuff Drummer Announced". Blabbermouth.net. September 30, 2004. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Donnie Vie Launches New Band As Enuff Z'nuff Regroups". Sleaze Roxx. May 5, 2008. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
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  15. ↑ Lach, Stef (June 2, 2014). "Enuff Z'Nuff to continue as trio". Classic Rock. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  16. ↑ "Fly High Monaco: Enuff Z'Nuff and vocalist Johnny Monaco part ways". Metal Sludge. April 18, 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  17. ↑ "Enuff Z'nuff To Release 'Clowns Lounge' Album In December". Blabbermouth.net. September 26, 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  18. ↑ McCarthy, Michael (October 2016). "An Exclusive Interview With Chip Z'nuff Of Enuff Z'nuff". Love Is Pop. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  19. ↑ "Enuff Z'nuff To Release 'Diamond Boy' Album In August; 'Metalheart' Single Now Available". Blabbermouth.net. June 6, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  20. ↑ "Enuff Z'nuff Announce Change In Guitarists". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. March 11, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  21. ↑ Troyan, Greg (October 2, 2017). "Interview with Denman guitarist Dakota Denman". Sleaze Roxx. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
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