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Britny Fox

Britny Fox are a glam metal band from the Philadelphia area, currently featuring lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Jamie Fletcherlead guitarist Greg Polcari ( bassist Billy Childs (real name Billy Degley), and drummer Henry). The band was originally fronted by lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist "Dizzy" Dean Davidson. They are best known for their music video "Girlschool" and their Billboard Hot 100 hit "Long Way to Love (#100)". They released a demo titled In America in 1986, which drummer Tony Destra reportedly played on. Their first album Britny Fox (1988) was one of the most successful premieres of the 1988-89 season, selling about one million copies and bringing more than 625,000 fans to their 130+ shows. They also won Metal Edge Magazine's 1988 Reader's Choice Award for Best New Band. After the release of their second album Boys in Heat (1989), original frontman Davidson left the group, and formed the group Blackeyed Susan. He was replaced by Las Vegas native Tommy Paris, who remains in the band to this day. Guitarist Zakk Wylde and Poison drummer Rikki Rockett guested on their third album Bite Down Hard (1991).

Smith was previously in an early version of Cinderella. The late drummer Tony Destra also played in both Cinderella and Britny Fox.

Drummer Adam West (ex-Tangier) played for Britny Fox briefly between the time of Tony Destra and Johnny Dee.

Britny Fox has launched a summer US / European tour. While the line-up has not changed, Michael Kelly Smith and Johnny Dee weren't able to tour. Tommy Krash (guitar) and Greg D'Angelo (former drummer for White Lion) are filling in.

Britny Fox has signed with Chavis Records and will be releasing a new studio record in 2008

Band members

Line-ups

(1985-1987)
  • Dean Davidson - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Michael Kelly Smith - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals
  • Billy Childs - bass, backing vocals
  • Tony Destra - drums, percussion
(1987)
  • Dean Davidson - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Michael Kelly Smith - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals
  • Billy Childs - bass, backing vocals
  • Adam West - drums, percussion
(1987-1990)
  • Dean Davidson - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Michael Kelly Smith - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals
  • Billy Childs - bass, backing vocals
  • Johnny Dee - drums, percussion, backing vocals
(1990-2007)
  • Tommy Paris - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Michael Kelly Smith - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals
  • Billy Childs - bass, backing vocals
  • Johnny Dee - drums, percussion, backing vocals
(2007 tour fill ins)
  • Tommy Paris - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Tommy Krash - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals
  • Billy Childs - bass, backing vocals
  • Greg D'Angelo - drums, percussion
(2008-present)
  • Jamie Fletcherlead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Greg Polcari - lead & rhythm guitars, backing vocals
  • Billy Childs - bass, backing vocals
  • Henry - drums, percussion, backing vocals

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

  • Long Way to Live! (2001)
  • Live at Froggy's (2002)

Demos

  • In America (1986)
  • The Bite Down Hard Demo Sessions (2003)

Bootlegs

  • Gudbuy T'Dean (2001)

Compilations

Appearances on miscellaneous albums

Singles

  • "Long Way to Love"
  • "Girlschool"
  • "Save the Weak"
  • "Dream On"
  • "Louder"
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