List of Enuff Z'nuff members

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Enuff Z'Nuff in 2013.

Enuff Z'nuff is an American hard rock band from Blue Island, Illinois. Formed in 1984 with the spelling "Enuff 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] Their current line-up includes Chip Z'nuff (as lead vocalist since 2016), lead guitarist Tory Stoffregen (who first joined in 2008), and rhythm guitarist Jason Camino (since 2023),

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History

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 [3] [4] By 1988, Kane and Boeski had been replaced by Derek Frigo and Vik "Vikki" Foxx, respectively.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, Fenelle quit the band and was replaced by former member Alex Kane. [20] Fennell returned in 2021, [21] but left in 2023 and was replaced by Jason Camino. [22] In late 2023, drummer Daniel B. Hill left the band. [23]

Members

Current

ImageName (real name)Years activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
Chip Z'Nuff 2.png
Chip Z'nuff (Gregory Rybarski)1984–present
  • bass
  • rhythm guitar
  • vocals (all lead vocals since 2016)
all Enuff Z'nuff releases
Tory Stoffregen.png
Tory Stoffregen
  • 2008–2014
  • 2016–present
  • lead guitar
  • backing vocals
Jason Camino2023–presentrhythm guitar

Former

ImageName (real name)Years activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
Donnie Vie 2.png
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. Boeski1984–1988drums
  • Hollywood Squares demo (1985)
  • 1985 (1994)
Gino Martino
  • 1984–1987
  • 1994–1995
lead guitar
  • Hollywood Squares demo (1985)
  • 1985 (1994)
  • Tweaked (1995)
Pete Comita1987none
Alex Kane
  • 1987–1988
  • 2019–2021
  • lead guitar (1987–1988)
  • rhythm guitar (2019–2021)
Brainwashed Generation (2020)
Derek Frigo1988–1994 (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 Parent1992–2004 (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
drumsnone
Erik Donner
  • 2004–2006
  • 2014–2016
  • drums
  • percussion
  • backing vocals
  • Covered in Gold (2014)
  • Clowns Lounge (2016)
C.J. Szuter2008lead guitarnone
Tony Fennell
  • 2016–2019
  • 2021–2023
  • rhythm guitar
  • keyboards
  • backing vocals
  • Clowns Lounge (2016)
  • Diamond Boy (2018)
  • Brainwashed Generation (2020) – guest appearance on one track
Daniel B. Hill2016–2023drums
  • Diamond Boy (2018)
  • Brainwashed Generation (2020)

Touring

ImageName (real name)Years activeInstrumentsRelease contributions
Chad Stewart Faster Pussycat.jpg
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 Potterdrums
Dakota Denman2016lead guitarDenman and Ramone substituted for Tory Stoffregen, who was unable to play a few shows, in 2016. [24]
Steve Ramone
Jack Ivins2024drums

Timeline

List of Enuff Z'nuff members

Lineups

PeriodMembersReleases
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 – November 2021
  • 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)
November 2021 – July 2023
  • Chip Z'nuff – vocals, bass, rhythm guitar
  • Tory Stoffregen – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Tony Fenelle – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Daniel B. Hill – drums, percussion
July 2023 – present
  • Chip Z'nuff – vocals, bass, rhythm guitar
  • Tory Stoffregen – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Jason Camino – rhythm guitar
  • Daniel B. Hill – drums, percussion

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