Enuff Z'Nuff Whatever Happened To Chip Z'Nuff, Donnie Vie & The Band Behind 'New Thing'

[@rnrtruestories]

A lot of people requested this band so it's nice to have it off my list. Leave suggestions below!

[@ProjectCreativityGuy96]

I remember Heaven Or Hell by Enuff Z'Nuff!!! \m/ I remember back in the days when watching Wayne's World, i used to blast that song HiFi cassette deck!

[@slow-mo_moonbuggy]

Urge Overkill had a similar trajectory. Blackie Onasis was one of the best drummers of the 90's and Saturation was a killer album.

[@carystorm3280]

@Spork Spatula don't think he'll do that one way too heavy but that would be epic or I remember a little feud between Venom & Merciful Fate that would be cool too, lots of heavy and black metal stories out there that's for sure

[@suryadas6987]

Mercyful Fate, King Diamond, Metal Church, Exodus, Incubus, Powerman 5000. Do a story about when Johnny Cash (accidently) set a forest on fire and killed a bunch of endangered Condors!!!! ✌

[@montystone4348]

Betty Blowtorch

[@simonpsychosis2812]

Strength is an overlooked gem.

[@pulease2382]

None more perfect.

[@georgebarry8640]

In enuff Znuff circles..that is accepted as fact.

[@williamtallman9816]

Great album

[@stevekosinski6334]

Most of their albums with Donnie at the helm are.

[@kkdeveauxgue2784]

That was their 2nd best album,beautiful songs on that album

[@sabresthoughts5407]

Enuff Znuff is the most underrated band.

[@davidbrown1010]

I agree

[@ROOKTABULA]

I think you should maybe check out King's X and Jellyfish. DEF underrated but not THE most overlooked. Scads of famous musicians bow down to King's X

[@maxconstar7731]

tweaked is so amazing and it's 2 late is such a damn underrated song

[@wesleyjud447]

Nah jellyfish is

[@wesleyjud447]

@@ROOKTABULA thanks for mentioning the jellys

[@garettoverstreet]

I spent two months practically living with the band during the recording of Strength at The Music Grinder studios in Hollywood. I'll just leave it at this, Derick was one of the coolest guitarists I've ever met, but extremely insecure. Donnie was the catalyst to all of their substance issues, but Derrick and Chip were right there. Vic Foxx never partied with them and while I was fortunate to be able to witness the recording of Strength, I'm shocked as to how these guys could pull it together and lay down such an epic record based on what I witnessed during that time. RIP Derrick, you were a true legitimate friend and extremely talented musician.

[@MalibuGlassMI]

Amazing info...thank you.

[@neilanthony4145]

One of my ALL time favorites! An amazing sound that was all their own......Strerngth is an amazing album, and how about Black rain or Mary Ann lost her baby. Great stuff!

[@banj8830]

I saw the band play a few days ago in Sydney Australia, pretty impressive performance, and I briefly spoke with Chip, lovely bloke

[@ChosenChildofGod1]

Chip and the band are right here in Nashville. Playing tonight just met them last night.

[@izitsomojo]

I love this band..... have all of their albums. Brilliant, intelligent, rock pop n roll. Everything they do is magic.

[@georgebarry8640]

I am so glad you covered Enuff Z'Nuff. Fantastic Band. I've seen the Who,Zep,Heart and hundreds more..I'm a musician and I can tell you..the sustained interest in Enuff Znuff is FOR A GOOD REASON. Great Songs (Donnie Vie!) and great playing. Even with all the bad luck and bad mistakes..why does anyone still care?....because the music is THAT good. Clive Davis knew that...and he should know.

[@illuminotme4261]

I don't care what anyone says they were a good band and the material was good! I could never bee without you and the way home stands out too me and so does Behind my mother's eyes.. Didn't care for the Beatles personally but they did seem to springboard off the sound. I saw anthem in Augusta, GA around 1990 and they put on a very good show, even going out into the audience. I think this is a band you either hated or loved, but I was into Ratt and Motley Crud but still enjoyed so many of their songs..just catchy. I will die a fan.

[@chavisgrandpa]

My band got to open for them last year. i had never even heard of them. But dam they were good! Good dudes too!

[@NobodysDarlingsMusic]

We opened for them last night outside of St. Louis. Chip is a cool guy. He sat and talked with us for a while before the show.

[@buddhafella]

One of those bands that, as a fan, you can't understand how they aren't huge (see also Redd Kross and Kings X). Their discography is phenomenal.

[@NJGuy1973]

I only know Kings X because "It's Love" was a big hit. I liked it, and wondered why they didn't have more hits.

[@jh115]

LOVE this band and have since about '96.

[@jean-pierrestraub7530]

"Strength" is such a MASTERPIECE. Enuff Z'nuff recorded other great albums like "Seven" or "Tweaked" but never encountered the success they highly deserved

[@themanmike1]

I've met Chip several times. He's a #1 class act, very generous guy. Chip is very approachable and easier to talk with. The band is also top notch and under rated.

[@geezerbill]

I second all of that. Chip is quite a character, and fun to be with. Always hanging out to meet fans, too.

[@nt3523]

About two years ago, I got to go backstage during Slaughter. I found myself sitting stage side, bullshitting with Chip. Super cool dude. After, got to hang with Mark Slaughter and Chip. Mark was handing out pints of Patron. So much fun. Later that night, we were backstage with LA Guns. Those guys were dicks. haha

[@michaelhodilofficial]

Chip is the kind of guy who will make you feel like you've been friends with him for years even though you just met him. Very nice guy.

[@japanwatchesuk5387]

I briefly met him the other night, but my brother was talking to him for a good 30 minutes. He seemed sad, like he was putting on a front. You could tell how much pride he had for his band and how much passion, for lack of better words was wasted. Luck wasn't on their side and for that reason I kinda wish him well and hope over the next few years maybe they achieve the success they deserve.

[@roowild]

I've met him multiple times and he's such a lovely, sweet soul❤

[@ThrowLeather]

Their entire catalog is amazing.

[@HappyHermitt]

I disagree. They knew how to look like transvestites.

[@GlamprinceRockking]

They are still putting out great music. The album Clowns lounge is all re-recorded old songs....yet it was/is better than most that rock bands put out today.

[@ScoldAudits]

I just saw Chip, and Enuff Z'nuff open up for Faster Pussycat just a couple months ago. Chip still sounds great.

[@AlmostReady504]

I liked them. Many incarnations of EnuffZ'Nuff Much more to them than their hit videos.

[@patrickbreen1271]

Still love Enuff Z Nuff and Donnie Vie solo stuff. Met Chip a few times and he has always been awesome. He is currently on tour playing in Steve Ramone's band.

[@cakredi4132]

From the so-called 'Hair Metal' scene, Enuff Z'Nuff stood up because of their strong Beatles/Wings influences. Many great gems worth checking out in their discography.

[@krieng]

And don’t forget Cheap Trick Power-Pop influences there were the strongest and so this wasn’t too mainstream that’s why they weren’t bigger.

[@supermarionickyt7430]

Been waiting YEARS for you to cover this band. Me and my dad love them! Have all their albums!

[@pgrens]

When I was a junior or senior in HS (-1991), a girl I became friends with knew Chip. She brought me and my best friend over to his place one night in Beverley. It was a pretty quick hangout, maybe an hour, but he was super cool and we had some laughs; he even taught me how to play "New Thing" on a Vox that was in his dining room, passing it back and forth. I'd seen him play live shows before then, but I've always been super impressed by his showmanship on stage. His "whoops, gotta slide my finger up two frets with my picking hand" move, damn. Seeing him do stuff like that at the Thirsty Whale, priceless.

[@KarlBate]

This band is and was the soundtrack to my life. Met both of them when they have been over in the UK. Immensely talented, vastly underrated.

[@paulgill2042]

I was in a recovery house in LA with Derek. He was a really nice and humble guy. He was a brilliant guitarist and taught me how to play Surrender properly. He was working on his own music but was always worried it wasn't 'now' enuff (🤣), as in 'alternative' or whatever. RIP Derek. Sad to hear his band's story as I never really knew much about them.

[@joebruno8295]

I used to see Enuff Z'Nuff back in the 80's and 90's on a regular basis at the Thirsty Whale in River Grove IL. I got to know them a little bit, they were cool guys. It was good to see Chip again in 2017 opening up for Ace Frehley in Tucson AZ. I liked the look of shock on his face when I said I hadn't seen him since the Thirsty Whale days...lol. I always thought they would make it bigger but I'm glad to see him still going. Keep rocking Chip!

[@dalethelander3781]

The Thirsty Whale. Mother's. Haymaker's. Monopoly. B'Ginnings. Durty Nellie's. The Boyzz. Madfox. Shoes. Off Broadway. The Hounds. Good times.

[@motorhead7004]

These guys r amazing. These guys should b bigger than the 80s bands these guys r lumped in with.

[@kevinw8688]

Who were they "lumped in with" they should have been bigger than? I am wondering. They were not bigger because they never deserved to be. They got the benefit of major label backing and still didn't have good enough songs to make it last. Funny thing is these bozos blame that same marketing for derailing their career. Without the cheesy videos and major label backing these guys would have never left the pubs. I just listened to the album strength and it's completely unremarkable. Only the song Heaven or Hell speaks to this band being a viable major act. Otherwise, they sound like a decent local bar band.

[@jimmyr204]

Still have and listen to all of their albums. I've seen them play numerous times over the years. "Strength" is my favorite. Great memories!

[@MateoHernandez-nq7ux]

In the deepest parts of my heart, mind, and soul, this band is there. Love these guys so much. Legendary talent, as far as I’m concerned.

[@archygirl1750]

Saw them in concert and they were fantastic.

[@onemoremisfit]

Chip Z'nuff sounds like a great name for cookies.

[@PixelatedFear]

Sounds like the perfect name for a former drug addict ninja who becomes president of his own country.

[@georgebarry8640]

Way better than Otis Spunkmeyer!

[@mojangles1]

..Chip Z'Ahoy..??

[@turdferguson353]

Chip Z'nuff sounds like a cookie with almost no chocolate chips in it

[@archangel5627]

Sounds like a Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream flavor.

[@bradleygrigsby5884]

So glad to see this one on here. They’ve always remained one of my favorites of all time.

[@alangabrielnietosaavedra3639]

I was writing a song on my notepad, i titled it "time to let you go". I searched the title in google just in case i have no issues with publishing, and i found this band because of a song of the same name. The band sounded great, gave me Cheap Trick vibes.

[@honor824]

Great band great songs. My husband met them when they played a club in Buffalo he raves about them. He met them & became friends with Chip ZNuff. Great guys.

[@___and_memes_for_all]

Buffalo!!!

[@LClaypool]

I just ran into these guys at a truck stop in Indiana. Had nice conversation. They were in an old RV style tour bus. After watching this, these guys are just designed to be on the road .

[@mila.mp3929]

This band is just really really really really really really good. I've been binging them these past weeks

[@ms.felonystrutter2472]

Very underrated...Vikki was an amazing drummer and Rip Derek...saw them live once in Jan 90 and even have it in bootleg DVD from the Empire here in Philly

[@Junkyard_Gypsy87]

I love Enuff Z'Nuff Met Chip a few times. Such a nice guy.

[@redmozzy]

Agreed, met him once at a small gig here in the UK a few years ago, sat down with us and just chatted for ages

[@francquie]

word

[@Junkyard_Gypsy87]

@@redmozzy he is lovely. Myself and my GF sat in a beer garden smoking and chatting for about an hour. One of the nicest rock stars I've ever met

[@ckmezzocat]

I saw them three times live, and they put on a great show every time. They would hang around before and after gigs, meet fans, take photos and sign autographs as long as people wanted. Very appreciative of their fans, and cool guys.

[@LCx829]

This band is very interesting. They were never that big but had a good sound. Would love anything on Trixter, Slaughter, Southgang, Danger Danger, Steelheart and Killer Dwarfs.

[@dalethelander3781]

I saw Enuff Z'nuff once at an all-day concert in Hoffman Estates, IL. They were called in at the last minute to replace an opening act that couldn't make the venue on time. They opened followed by Firehouse, Damn Yankees, Lynerd Skynerd, and Poison in that order. The tinnitus didn't go away for a fortnight.

[@richardkey4289]

Killer dwarfs !

[@archangel5627]

Dude! You rattled off a bunch of criminally underrated bands. I’d love to hear something on Steelheart, Danger Danger, Killer Dwarfs, and Trixter.

[@poopnewman7775]

Wow!...You really dig shitty bands,don't you? I wanted to give you the benefit of a doubt and assume your comment was dripping with sarcasm,but I believe you are actually serious. 😂 You like Camero Z 28's,don't you?

[@poopnewman7775]

@@archangel5627 Criminally shitty...These bands went nowhere for a good reason. There wasn't enough interest to sustain them.

[@DoubleDguitar]

My old band did multiple shows with these guys in the 90s. Great show and crazy crazy times every time with them. Chip is hilarious.

[@LuxuriousInterior]

It's a shame they never really got big here in the states, they were fantastic song writers and musicians

[@leafonthewind88]

Fly High Michelle is a beautiful haunting song. Always reminds me of a friend I lost many years ago to suicide. Nice to see them get represented on this channel even though they’ve had a rough go of it.

[@dibspicer554]

You probably wont believe me but I just learned that my dad knew chip z'nuff I think its pretty cool man as a gen z I would totally travel in time to the 80s

[@brianblanke2084]

My band just opened for them last year in Collinsville Illinois. They had Tory and Alex on guitars, they BOTH shread. They played for like 2 hours straight, put on a GREAT show. Nice bunch of guys.

[@allenbrooksoffical]

Incredible songwriting! Amazing and unique vocal harmonies! Love this band!

[@mikebogdal1140]

Still awesome .....my girlfriend and I just watched them play at a venue in humble Hobart, Indiana two nights ago on New Year's Eve.

[@michelehendrix]

⬆️♥️♥️⬆️

[@jameswayland2339]

How can 4 dudes that look like that complain that they where “lumped” in with hair metal?

[@Negativespace95]

Haha yeah looks like the band Poison 😅

[@emt5330]

Yeah, ya know....

[@och70]

Lack of self awareness.

[@peteytwofinger]

they may have felt their music had more substance because they were beatle fans ?

[@TheJollyMisanthrope]

I think the label talked them into embracing that whole look because it was the trend.

[@areamusicale]

I met Paul Di'Anno at a Enof Znuff's concert. Cool guy!

[@kerbear7307]

I saw them live in the summer of 91. Great band and very underrated

[@cynthiagates2200]

Thanks for making a video about Z’Nuff cause this band never gets any love. I’ve seen them many times and sadly one of those concerts Donnie arrived drunken on stage and Chip cancelled the gig. The music is magic though and needs more attention.

[@liamn8497]

The most underrated band ever, Strength is one of my favorite records, always in my car, just like Billy Corigan =)

[@patrickryanakathedrmr5216]

Met them last night at work they are pretty cool Chip is awesome!

[@noneyabusiness1302]

Chip has fabulous infectious energy! I'm going to see them tonight 😍

[@burkejones8277]

I saw them play live at The Mad Monk in Wilmington, NC in 1989. It was a fun show. I am glad I went.

[@brianmcdaniel5707]

Such a great band! I bought Strength way back when and it was immediately one of my top 10 fav albums of all time. A couple years ago I rediscovered them and found all these incredible albums I never knew they made. Paraphernalia and Dissonance are even better! Great great rock albums that every rock fan should try! Donnies solo effort - Beautiful Things is maybe the best adult pop/rock album since John Lennons Double Fantasy. (Better, imho)

[@sabrosapurr]

"Paraphernalia" is dare I say, even better than "Strength", which is saying something.

[@jessicamink7209]

I met Chip back in the 90's and he's super cool! I also met Ricky several years before he died and he was a great guy and drummer as as well! I saw them live at a club and they were awesome! Donnie was rather reserved but it was cool he came out to talk to fans.

[@jamesbrent1809]

Chip & Co. played a small club in my town a few months before the pandemic ended live shows. Sounded great.

[@MagitudeOfHorror]

I've loved this band since their self-titled album in '89. Such melodic, soulful music, at least their early stuff with Donnie. Wish Donnie and Chip would re-unite for an album and tour.

[@LeeRogers113]

LETS GOOO!! love this band Vikk foxx is one of my favorite drummers

[@markk2464]

Yes underrated ...Love this band .good gym workout music ..Thank you for this Video!!

[@dalethelander3781]

Yeah..."Fly High Michelle" makes for good cardio.

[@glenmccarthy8482]

Strength , was an absolute musical work of art.

[@burtbackattack]

This channel deserves way more subs.

[@rnrtruestories]

yes it does. thanks

[@BadPLF]

A real underrated band. This band is great!

[@thebigbadwolf639]

Chip is a great friend! Hail!

[@ianmiller1000]

My band opened for these guys around 2017. I was expecting more of a glam style band, but they had some great pop hooks and some psychedelic elements that surprised me. Their lead guitarist at the time was also the signer who replaced Midge Ure in Ultravox.

[@donosborn9899]

Wow, no mention of the 'Diamond Boy' record that preceded 'Brainwashed Generation'. I saw the Diamond Boy tour, and I loved it. Say what you want, but I'll always respect artists that go out of their way for the fans. Chip does that and is gracious with his time among the fans.

[@wearetomorrowspast.5617]

Saw them live in London, late 80's. Chips had borrowed a 12 string bass from Tom Peterson.. Great gig. Got to chat with Chips after the gig. Fun times.

[@jasonh6563]

It’s pretty amazing that we got 15 albums from them. Almost all of them great. Not to mention all the good Donnie Vie solo stuff.

[@prodigaljess]

This is great. They had some great songs. I would love for you to do a video on Tora Tora. They're one of my favorite bands from that same period.

[@mtoohill]

Glad you covered Enuff Z'nuff. It wasn't just their music, but the stance they took with some songs that really sets them apart from so many other bands

[@rjc7289]

EZN now is just Chip Z' Nuff and a bunch of hired guns. I hope Donnie comes to his senses and rejoins the band. Donnie and Chip together created some great tunes!

[@anthonypeters44]

Definitely

[@cellblocknine5385]

I first heard of these guys when I snuck out of the house and walked across the island to my friend's house and we watched Headbanger's Ball at like 2am on MTV and the song "Fly High Michelle" came on. He thought it was a lame song but I actually really liked it. It was one of my guilty pleasure songs.

[@sparks2749]

I have seen these guys live,.. they are so talented,... all of the musicians that have played in the band,... but the iconic,... classic line up was beyond spectacular!! I had the chance to talk with Chip,... he's thoughtful, intelligent guy... the band just had some bad luck in a world where 99% of all bands barely get noticed.

[@Jason_Maier]

Every once in a blue moon, Hair Nation plays 'New Thing' or 'Fly High Michelle'. Beyond that, nothing from them. But still the group plays on with new material. Chip Z'Nuff had taken the lead vocal spot since 2016.

[@joseph47711]

i really liked them back then, they had some great one of a kind songs ;)

[@chris.topo.]

Wonderdul band. Big fan!

[@shakirbashir132]

Frigo was friggin amazeballs. Metal mastery. That band was sooo good. RIP D.Frigo. RIP original EnuffZnuff Thats enuff for now

[@donaldsyracuse5683]

very unique whammy bar style

[@liquidbraino]

These guys had so much potential. i wish they would come back. Even today their style and their sound would blow everyone away.

[@darwinblinks]

I was their concert photographer in Chicago in 1988, I never thought they'd get big enough to have a "sad story." I was shocked when I moved to LA and they had a song on MTV.

[@Wintersoldier73]

I saw these guys in 89. Loved that debut album & didn't lump them as metal. The other band I loved from that era was Bang Tango, saw them live as well & they were fantastic.

[@williamjosephdunn5879]

You should do a story on the band My Life with the Thrill Kill Cult. A true collection of weirdos. The first White Zombie album was aping A LOT from Thrill Kill.

[@darrinparrish8756]

Yes!!! Yes! Yes! Thrill Kill Kult please.

[@kegsofvomitspit]

I always thought White Zombie was aping Ministry as well.

[@vampir3doll]

I’ve always love My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult and also The Lords Of Acid!

[@rblfrmthewstdwn]

No Al Joutgensen…No White Zombie or countless other bands in the 90s

[@chuckcassidymusic]

I was living in Spain in 2015, and Chip and the band (of new guys) came and played a bar in the town I was living in, which was funny because it was a relatively small town and a very small bar. I got there early and found Chip at the bar, so I approached him and said hi. He said, "thank God, someone who speaks English!" Long story short, the show was electric...I don't remember the name of the new singer/lead guitarist they had, but he was fantastic. Chip gave me relationship advice (I had been recently divorced) and being the only American there other than them, I took them to a Burger King after the show and hung out with the singer a bit. (I am from Chicago, which helped, I think.) Chip and his girlfriend were nice, and since I told them I had no particular place to live if/when I returned to Chicago, they offered to give me a place to temporarily stay when I returned. I ended up staying in Europe, so I never took them up on the offer, but I thought that was cool. PS: Commentator dude, please work on your inflexion. Almost every statement sounds like you're asking us if it's true, and it drives me nuts. Cheers!

[@geofferichsen]

Say what you want but Derek Frigo is a beast of a guitar player

[@anthonypeters44]

Yes he had a kick ass style

[@fit4lifebodymindspiritsoul873]

These guys are still rocking it!! Seen them many times including last night opening up for the Dead Daisies at The Vermont in Hollywood CA and they were killer as usual!!

[@michelehendrix]

We just saw them, on New Years Eve. They played live in a small venue, in our hometown. They sounded great!! They even had the audience, come up on stage with them at the end of the show. Super cool band!! Look forward to seeing them again 😉

[@desmondcastro3679]

We miss you, Derek ! God bless & rest in peace, brah.

[@jokerscarpello193]

This is a great band that released many solid albums...

[@starspangled2206]

Blue Island here... Our circle of (brothers) knew the original line up for a long time. Lots of fun hanging at places ( mostly w Chip) and going to their shows as a kid. These guys put on a phenomenal live show. The first Album was great, super catchy melodic pop great rock songs. But if you’re not familiar with the second album STRENGTH, that is an AMAZING album that I would put on my “if a was stranded on a desert island list of albums.” Check it. We hail that album brother ! Hey Vie, you still owe me a game of pinball...

[@ckotcher1]

Say what you will but I loved “Fly High Michelle” I’d like to know the story behind it

[@francquie]

the story behind it....donnie had a friend named michelle that died of a drug overdose. as simple and as complicated as that

[@ckotcher1]

francquie ahh. That’s what it sounds like from the lyrics except for “why’d you have to give it up?...you were just a little girl” it almost sounds like a relationship between a young girl and older man

@@ckotcher1 Most likely he's asking why she had to give up her life for drugs and "you were just a little girl" means that she died way too young.

[@souflikar6702]

It was a great pop rock song for sure. Very catchy hook, great chorus and radio friendly.

[@dalethelander3781]

@ The girl, IIRC, was 23. Donnie knew her as a close friend (not romantically involved) and she tried over and over to stop but her personal demons got the best of her, and drugs calmed those beasts.

[@jeffgartrell5412]

Still listen to them.🤘 in 2020

[@redmozzy]

I still have my 10" vinyl of Baby Loves you and was lucky enough to meet Donnie and Chip who signed it... Shame they were not together still at that point

[@Zapattack321]

They did an acoustic set to open for Def Leppard at the World Theater in Orland Park, Illinois back in the early/mid 90s. I was at the show. Ugly Kid Joe was scheduled to open, but their lead singer was arrested in Cleveland the previous the night and Chip and the boys came to the rescue.

[@TheJollyMisanthrope]

It didn't help that Beavis and Butthead roasted them hard as well.

[@MrRoosterCogburns]

They did us favor,remember "Winger "?....no one else does either. Thank you Beavis and Butthead (go after Cardi B.)

[@Pat-RickSmith]

@ I wonder what would happen if they put out she's only 17 in today's PC super safety cant say anything with out repercussions world can you imagine the back lash oh man they would be busting down old Kip Wingers Door taking his phone computer etc etc etc and I can see him walking into the yard at San Quentin and old boy with the keys to the yard walks up to him yo show me your paper work fool Kip ahhh ok mister Dude looks and it says Chomo KOS there Kip.

[@kospandx]

@ Winger was a far more talented act than people give them credit for. There is far more subtlety in their arrangements than people allow for them. Just consider that Rod Morgenstein is a professor of drums at Berklee and Kip Winger an award-winning classical composer. For those who actually listened, neither should come as a surprise. That Beavis and Butthead ripped on them was appropriate, since they represent exactly the kind of knuckleheaded metalheads that wouldn't get it.

[@alexandergilles8583]

Anthony Parvino listen to pull. It’s NOT the first two albums at all. It’s far different and it’s GREAT

[@Trustme77]

Paul friggin' McCartney would get the same treatment in that case; "I Saw Her Standing There" begins with "She was just seventeen..." and that doesn't stop him in the song. IIRC Kip said that Beatles song inspired the lyrics to "Seventeen."

[@hellfire8883]

I believe they should've been bigger and more popular. They had all the boxes checked it just didn't completely work out. My favorite tune by them is: In crowd off the Strength album.

[@jeffbowling8891]

Incredible band and songwriter.

[@georgeoppenheimer3071]

Q

[@stringedassassin]

I lived near these guys back then... they had a brief taste of being "rock stars" and then played rock star for another 20 years.

[@JC-bf1pz]

They have some great tunes. Awesome live as well. They always played The Thirsty Whale. Too bad they never really made it.

[@yurdp]

LOVED New Thing! Still on my playlist!

[@Rem1Gnova]

I really liked that first album and still listen to it occasionally

[@MichaelWH]

It's good !

[@shankthebat8654]

A a kid in Chicago during the 80s, I grew up listening to Enuff Z'Nuff, and nobody would have called them "power pop", no matter what the band thought there sound was. They were a good band, but they partied and acted way above their pay grade, egos just writing checks the body of their work could not cash.