Nuff Respect Band Bios

Nuff Respect Band Bio

Paul "Brownites" Brown - Lead Vocals, Guitar

Paul was born in England, grew up in several different countries such as Singapore, Yemen, and Cyprus. He has traveled the globe while touring with multiple artists during the 80's and 90's. Paul has been involved in engineering, producing, mixing and performing for many artists including Heatwave, Roachford, Ben E. King, Light of the World, Carl Douglas (Kung Fu fighting), Aswad, Dennis Brown, Al B. Sure, Rod Stewart, and "so on and so on...blah, blah, blah...." Paul toured with Eddy Grant (Electric Avenue) all around Europe as well as other artists such as: Bros, Sade, Afrika Bambata, Boz Skaggs, Kim Wilde, just to name a few. In addition, Paul has toured all over America with the Club MTV tour with Paula Abdul, Tone Loc, Was Not Was, Information Society and Milli Vanilli.

"My motive and drive is not based on fame or fortune...I just totally love music. It is my life source, Just to be able to do it is reward enough for me. Of course I enjoy the extra trimmings (material and financial). My musical skills are far inferior compared to the passion I have for music. My experiences along my musical career are due to the passion, honesty and belief of which I will eternally be grateful. I believe it is best to let one 'Naturally Shine' than contrived ego search." Paul is a founding member of Nuff Respect.

Gary "Tracka" Clarke - Lead Guitar, Vocals

Gary was born in Kingston, Jamaica and later moved to New York City. He then moved to Rochester, NY where he completed his Master's Degree in Information Technology. Gary has played in bands such as: Dread Ewe, Jah Mel and the Rhythm Factory, Massive, Prophecy, JahMekYa, and the Reggae Outkasters. He has opened for bands such as Steel Pulse, Beenie Man, Shinehead, Sanchez, Tony Rebel, Yellowman, The Roots, WAR, Inner Circle, Third World, The Last Poets, and accompanied such artists as Tiger, Louie Rankin, Pinchers, and Mikel Rose. Gary is now recording, performing, and webmaster for Nuff Respect. He also produces music for other artists in Rochester. Gary is also a founding member of Nuff Respect.

"I listen to all styles of music which I incorporate into my music. There is nothing sweeter than touching someone's soul than with the vibes you emanate." Nuff Respect!!!

Tim "Maestro" Germuga - Keyboards, Vocals

Tim was an Army brat born in Alabama. He has lived all over the United States and finally settled in Rochester, NY. He started piano lessons at age 7, studying with many different teachers and learning many different styles. He first played professionally in the 80's joining the Central New York band Open End, performing a variety of classic rock, progressive rock, and New Wave along with his first original reggae song, "Reggae Payday." Later, his love of reggae inspired him to join up with Jah Mel, with whom he toured and recorded extensively, including co-writing the Rhythm Factory single "Shining Star". Leading up to the creation of Nuff Respect, Tim has performed and recorded with the bands: Open End, Jah Mel and the Rhythm Factory, Massive, and Mulada. His bands have opened for artists such as The Wailers, Beenie Man, Shinehead, Sanchez, and accompanied performers such as Tiger, Louie Rankin and Pinchers.