Derek Frigo
July 26, 1966 – May 28, 2004
Derek Frigo was the son of jazz musician Johnny Frigo and singer-actress Brittney Browne. He was also the lead guitarist for 80’s glam band, Enuff Z’nuff who had a couple of hits with “New Thing” and “Fly High Michelle.” He was considered by many to be one of the unsung guitar greats of hard rock. Forming in 1984, Enuff Z’nuff signed to Atco Records who released their self titled debut that was loaded with neo-psychedelic pop rock songs. Their music became popular enough to warrant an appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman and numerous visits to the Howard Stern show. Rolling Stone even called them the “hot band of the year” upon the release of their 1991 follow-up, Strength. But despite regular rotation on MTV and critical praise, their albums failed to sell the numbers they deserved, so Atco and then Arista Records dropped them. It was about this time that Frigo left the band and sadly let the effects of drugs and alcohol take control of his life. He moved to Los Angeles where he played with a few local bands and was reportedly working with Stone Temple Pilots on some of their material, but nothing seemed to click for him. Frigo was found dead of an overdose outside the apartment of a friend on May 28, 2004.
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2 Letterman appearances, numerous times on Stern and left atco to sign with Clive Davis, played on 10 Enuff Znuff records
Can't believe it's been 10 years, RIP Derek 🙁
Can't bring myself to "like" this, but RIP to a very talented musician.
Just the best & taken too soon…
Had no clue it was this anniversary until today. But all day yesterday for some reason….I blasted Derek's music everywhere I went….even connected with a family member of him. Cosmic…RIP Derek….
loved him
very sad ending for a very talented musician, r.i.p. derek…..
I was playing up in Chicago at Buddy Guy's around the time Derek died and even in the blues community they/we knew of Derek's greatness!
he will be missed ALWAYS
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Great guitar player
Great player and guy. Troubled sure, but the great ones usually are. RIP Derek.
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RIP DEREK
R.I.P. Derek Frigo
RIP !!!! thanks for the great music !!!!
Miss you brother
Sad ten years ago… I wandered…
Wondered… Bloody guitarists…
Taken to early R.I.P Derek….
I really miss his face
Rip
Great player.
rip Derek u are sadly missed