Tuff - April 1989
Tuff is an American rock band formed in 1985 in Phoenix, Arizona, by guitarist Jorge DeSaint (born George Manos) and bassist Todd Chase (born Todd Chaisson). The band was completed with the arrival of drummer Michael Lean (born Michael Raimondo) and short-lived vocalist Terry Fox, who left the band shortly afterwards to pursue an ice skating career. With replacement vocalist Jim Gillette, the band recorded a four-track EP entitled Knock Yourself Out. However, Gillette soon departed to form Nitro and was replaced by Stevie Rachelle (born Steve Hanseter).
Tuff was signed in 1990 and dropped by Atlantic Records in 1992. The band went onto have some success with their debut album “What Comes Around Goes Around” released in May 1991 on Atlantic/Titanium Records.
Tuff was signed in 1990 and dropped by Atlantic Records in 1992. The band went onto have some success with their debut album “What Comes Around Goes Around” released in May 1991 on Atlantic/Titanium Records.