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'''Britny Fox''' is an American ] band from the ] area, initially active from 1985 to 1992 then subsequently reforming from 2000 to 2003, again in 2006 to 2008 and final time reforming in 2015 to 2016. They are best known for their music video for "Girlschool" and their minor hit "Long Way to Love" (U.S. No.&nbsp;100). Bassist Billy Childs has been the only band member to be a part of each of the band's many lineups. '''Britny Fox''' is an American ] band from the ] area, initially active from 1985 to 1992 then subsequently reforming from 2000 to 2003, again in 2006 to 2008 and final time reforming in 2015 to 2016. They are best known for their music video for "Girlschool" and their minor hit "Long Way to Love" (U.S. No.&nbsp;100). Bassist Billy Childs has been the only band member to be a part of each of the band's many lineups.
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==History== == History ==


=== Original lineup (1985–1992) === === Original lineup (1985–1992) ===
Britny Fox formed in 1985 in ]. The band was originally fronted by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist ]. The band also featured Billy Childs on bass, former ] guitarist ] on lead guitar and former Cinderella drummer ] on drums.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Phillips|first1=William|title=Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music|publisher=Greenwood Press|location=Greenwich, Connecticut|isbn=978-0-313-34800-6|pages=45–46|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=52hFCQAAQBAJ&q=britny+fox&pg=PA45|access-date=19 November 2017|date=2009-03-20}}</ref> The idea for the band's name was inspired by Davidson, who named the band in honor of a Welsh ancestor. They were described on a compilation as "trashy Victorian glam".<ref name="sleazeroxx1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sleazeroxx.com/bands/britnyfox/britnyfox.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501045618/http://www.sleazeroxx.com/bands/britnyfox/britnyfox.shtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 1, 2011|title=Sleaze Roxx: Britny Fox|date=May 1, 2011|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref> Britny Fox formed in 1985 in ]. The band was originally fronted by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist ]. The band also featured Billy Childs on bass, former ] guitarist ] on lead guitar and former Cinderella drummer ] on drums.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Phillips|first1=William|title=Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music|publisher=Greenwood Press|location=Greenwich, Connecticut|isbn=978-0-313-34800-6|pages=45–46|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=52hFCQAAQBAJ&q=britny+fox&pg=PA45|access-date=November 19, 2017|date=March 20, 2009}}</ref> The idea for the band's name was inspired by Davidson, who named the band in honor of a Welsh ancestor. They were described on a compilation as "trashy Victorian glam".<ref name="sleazeroxx1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sleazeroxx.com/bands/britnyfox/britnyfox.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110501045618/http://www.sleazeroxx.com/bands/britnyfox/britnyfox.shtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=May 1, 2011|title=Sleaze Roxx: Britny Fox|date=May 1, 2011|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref>


Thanks to their connections to Cinderella, the band was able to secure a major recording contract. However, the band encountered difficulties when Destra was killed in a car accident on February 8, 1987.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Talevski|first1=Nick|title=Rock Obituaries - Knocking On Heaven's Door|date=2006|publisher=Omnibus Press|location=London|isbn=978-1-84609-091-2|page=130|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DykffzkFALoC&q=britny+fox&pg=PA130|access-date=19 November 2017}}</ref> Facing a tour, they hired drummer Adam West (aka Adam Ferraioli) temporarily until landing what turned out to be long-term drummer, John DiTeodoro (]), who had been the drummer for the band ].<ref name="sleazeroxx1"/> Thanks to their connections to Cinderella, the band was able to secure a major recording contract. However, the band encountered difficulties when Destra was killed in a car accident on February 8, 1987.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Talevski|first1=Nick|title=Rock Obituaries – Knocking On Heaven's Door|date=2006|publisher=Omnibus Press|location=London|isbn=978-1-84609-091-2|page=130|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DykffzkFALoC&q=britny+fox&pg=PA130|access-date=November 19, 2017}}</ref> Facing a tour, they hired drummer Adam West (aka Adam Ferraioli) temporarily until landing what turned out to be long-term drummer, John DiTeodoro (]), who had been the drummer for the band ].<ref name="sleazeroxx1" />


The band released a demo in 1986 titled ''In America'', which late drummer Tony Destra played on, and a demo in 1987 titled ''Rock Is Gonna Fight'', on which the band's new drummer Adam West played. The band's ], released in 1988,<ref name="LarkinHR">{{cite book|title=]|editor=]|publisher=]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|page=81}}</ref> was one of the most successful debuts of the 1988–89 season, achieving ] gold status (500,000+ copies). The band held more than 130 shows, which attracted more than 625,000 fans cumulatively; during these shows, the band mostly performed as supporting acts to ] and ], although in a few shows, they headlined with ] as their opening act.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}} They also won ''Metal Edge'' magazine's 1988 Reader's Choice Award for Best New Band.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Blush|first1=Steven|title=American Hair Metal|date=2006|publisher=Feral House|location=Los Angeles, CA|isbn=978-1-932595-18-5|page=119|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HATKvqJ1tzIC&q=britny+fox&pg=PA119|access-date=19 November 2017}}</ref> The band released a demo in 1986 titled ''In America'', which late drummer Tony Destra played on, and a demo in 1987 titled ''Rock Is Gonna Fight'', on which the band's new drummer Adam West played. The band's ], released in 1988,<ref name="LarkinHR">{{cite book|title=]|editor=]|publisher=]|date=1999|edition=First|isbn=0-7535-0257-7|page=81}}</ref> was one of the most successful debuts of the 1988–89 season, achieving ] gold status (500,000+ copies). The band held more than 130 shows, which attracted more than 625,000 fans cumulatively; during these shows, the band mostly performed as supporting acts to ] and ], although in a few shows, they headlined with ] as their opening act. They also won ''Metal Edge'' magazine's 1988 Reader's Choice Award for Best New Band.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Blush|first1=Steven|title=American Hair Metal|date=2006|publisher=Feral House|location=Los Angeles, CA|isbn=978-1-932595-18-5|page=119|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HATKvqJ1tzIC&q=britny+fox&pg=PA119|access-date=November 19, 2017}}</ref>


After the release of the band's second album in 1989, '']'', Davidson departed, and formed the band ].<ref name="LarkinHR" /> He was replaced by Las Vegas native Tommy Paris aka Don Jillson formerly of the band Jillson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sleazeroxx.com/interviews/paris.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100124222550/http://www.sleazeroxx.com/interviews/paris.shtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 24, 2010|title=Sleaze Roxx: Tommy Paris Interview|date=January 24, 2010|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref> ] guitarist ] and ] drummer ] guested on the band's third album, '']'', which was released in 1991. However, the popularity of glam metal was on a decline around the time of the album's release, due to the rising popularity of the ]/] movement.{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} Britny Fox disbanded in 1992 for various reasons.<ref name="LarkinHR" /> After the release of the band's second album in 1989, '']'', Davidson departed, and formed the band ].<ref name="LarkinHR" /> He was replaced by Las Vegas native Tommy Paris aka Don Jillson formerly of the band Jillson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sleazeroxx.com/interviews/paris.shtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100124222550/http://www.sleazeroxx.com/interviews/paris.shtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 24, 2010|title=Sleaze Roxx: Tommy Paris Interview|date=January 24, 2010|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref> ] guitarist ] and ] drummer ] guested on the band's third album, '']'', which was released in 1991. However, the popularity of glam metal was on a decline around the time of the album's release, due to the rising popularity of the ]/] movement. Britny Fox disbanded in 1992 for various reasons.<ref name="LarkinHR" />


=== Reunions (2000–present) === === Reunions (2000–present) ===
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Britny Fox reunited in 2000 with the same line-up before their disbandment and released a fourth studio album, ''Springhead Motorshark'', in 2003. The band toured the US and Europe in 2007 and 2008. Guitarist Tommy Krash and former ] drummer ] was supposed to join at that time, but he broke his foot during rehearsal and was replaced by Henry Now.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}}
Britny Fox reunited in 2000 with the same lineup before their disbandment and released a fourth studio album, ''Springhead Motorshark'', in 2003. The band toured the US and Europe in 2007 and 2008. Guitarist Tommy Krash and former ] drummer ] was supposed to join at that time, but he broke his foot during rehearsal and was replaced by Henry Now.


As of late 2007, Britny Fox reformed under original bassist Billy Childs. The other former members of this line-up were lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jamie Fletcher, lead guitarist Greg Polcari, and drummer Henry Now.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}} As of late 2007, Britny Fox reformed under original bassist Billy Childs. The other former members of this lineup were lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jamie Fletcher, lead guitarist Greg Polcari, and drummer Henry Now.


Bassist Billy Childs and the new lineup had a minor but billed role in the horror film ''Incest Death Squad'' (2009).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1430618/|title=Incest Death Squad (2009)|website=IMDb.com|accessdate=2016-02-19}}</ref> Childs also played bass in the North American Led Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gtlorocks.com/Billy%20Childs_bio_page.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173435/http://www.gtlorocks.com/Billy%20Childs_bio_page.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 3, 2016|title=Billy Childs bio|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref> Bassist Billy Childs and the new lineup had a minor but billed role in the horror film ''Incest Death Squad'' (2009).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1430618/|title=Incest Death Squad (2009)|website=IMDb.com|accessdate=February 19, 2016}}</ref> Childs also played bass in the North American Led Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gtlorocks.com/Billy%20Childs_bio_page.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303173435/http://www.gtlorocks.com/Billy%20Childs_bio_page.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 3, 2016|title=Billy Childs bio|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref>


In 2010, Dean Davidson unsuccessfully attempted to reunite the surviving members of the original line-up.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}} In 2010, Dean Davidson unsuccessfully attempted to reunite the surviving members of the original lineup.


On April 25, 2015, the band announced that they had reunited with bassist Billy Childs, drummer Johnny Dee, long-time singer/rhythm guitarist Tommy Paris, and new lead guitarist Chris Sanders as their line-up and that they were recording a new album.<ref>{{cite web|title=BRITNY FOX Has Reunited And Is Back In Studio|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/britny-fox-has-reunited-and-is-back-in-studio/|publisher=]|accessdate=April 25, 2015|date=April 25, 2015}}</ref> In a 2017 interview, Childs stated that the album project had been abandoned, but he stopped short of saying that the band had broken up.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://angelalamo.com/2017/03/11/interview-with-billy-childs-britny-fox/|title=Interview with Billy Childs (Britny Fox)|first=Angel|last=Alamo|website=Angelalamo.com|date=March 11, 2017|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref> In 2018, Sanders joined fellow glam metal band ].{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}} On April 25, 2015, the band announced that they had reunited with bassist Billy Childs, drummer Johnny Dee, long-time singer/rhythm guitarist Tommy Paris, and new lead guitarist Chris Sanders as their lineup and that they were recording a new album.<ref>{{cite web|title=BRITNY FOX Has Reunited And Is Back In Studio|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/britny-fox-has-reunited-and-is-back-in-studio/|publisher=]|accessdate=April 25, 2015|date=April 25, 2015}}</ref> In a 2017 interview, Childs stated that the album project had been abandoned, but he stopped short of saying that the band had broken up.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://angelalamo.com/2017/03/11/interview-with-billy-childs-britny-fox/|title=Interview with Billy Childs (Britny Fox)|first=Angel|last=Alamo|website=Angelalamo.com|date=March 11, 2017|accessdate=November 13, 2019}}</ref> In 2018, Sanders joined fellow glam metal band ].


In 2022, Billy Childs formed his own incarnation of Britny Fox without the involvement of any other past members. They toured throughout 2023.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}} In 2022, Billy Childs formed his own incarnation of Britny Fox without the involvement of any other past members. They toured throughout 2023.


More recently in 2023, former lead guitarist Michael Kelly Smith confirmed in several new interviews that he was in touch with all surviving original members and was considering bringing an official version of the band back for a reunion with the lineup from the first two albums. Smith also teased the possibility of a new studio album.{{Citation needed|date=April 2024}} More recently in 2023, former lead guitarist Michael Kelly Smith confirmed in several new interviews that he was in touch with all surviving original members and was considering bringing an official version of the band back for a reunion with the lineup from the first two albums. Smith also teased the possibility of a new studio album.


==Line-ups== == Members ==
=== Billy Childs' Britny Fox ===
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! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (1985–1987)
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*''']'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
*''']'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*''']'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion
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! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (February–March 1987)
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*'''Dean Davidson'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
*'''Michael Kelly Smith'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*'''Adam West'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion
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! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (1987–1990)
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*'''Dean Davidson'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
*'''Michael Kelly Smith'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, keyboards, backing vocals
*''']'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion, backing vocals
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! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (1990–1992), (2000–2003)
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*'''Tommy Paris'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
*'''Michael Kelly Smith'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*'''Johnny Dee'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion, backing vocals
|-
! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (2006–2007)
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*'''Tommy Paris'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
*'''Tommy Krash'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*''']'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion, backing vocals
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! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (2007)
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*'''Tommy Paris'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
*'''Tommy Krash'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*'''Henry Now'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion, backing vocals
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! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (Late 2007 - 2014)
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*'''Jamie Fletcher'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
*'''Greg Polcari'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*'''Henry Now'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion, backing vocals
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! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (2015–2016)
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*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*'''Tommy Paris'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
*'''Johnny Dee'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion, backing vocals
*'''Chris Sanders'''&nbsp;– lead guitar
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==Members==
===Billy Childs' Britny Fox===
*Billy Childs – bass guitar, backing vocals (1985–present) *Billy Childs – bass guitar, backing vocals (1985–present)
*Ronnie Rogers – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2022–present) *Ronnie Rogers – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2022–present)
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*Henry Now – drums, backing vocals (2007–2014; 2022–present) *Henry Now – drums, backing vocals (2007–2014; 2022–present)


===Past=== === Past ===
====Lead vocals/rhythm guitar==== ==== Lead vocals/rhythm guitar ====
*] (1985–1990) *] (1985–1990)
*Tommy Paris (1990–2007; 2015–2016) *Tommy Paris (1990–2007; 2015–2016)
*Jamie Fletcher (2008–2014) *Jamie Fletcher (2008–2014)


====Lead guitar==== ==== Lead guitar ====
*] (1985–1992; 2000–2003) *] (1985–1992; 2000–2003)
*Tommy Krash (2006–2007) *Tommy Krash (2006–2007)
*Greg Polcari (2007–2014) *Greg Polcari (2007–2014)


====Drums==== ==== Drums ====
*] (1985–1987; died 1987) *] (1985–1987; died 1987)
*Adam Ferraioli (1987–1988) (died 2023) *Adam Ferraioli (1987–1988) (died 2023)
*] (1988–1992; 2000–2003; 2015–2016) *] (1988–1992; 2000–2003; 2015–2016)
*] (2006–2007) *] (2006–2007)
*Henry Now (2007-2014) *Henry Now (2007–2014)


====Touring keyboards==== ==== Touring keyboards ====
*Bobby Bunten (1988–1989) *Bobby Bunten (1988–1989)


===Timeline=== === Timeline ===
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==Discography== === Lineups ===
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===Studio albums===
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! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (1985–1987)
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*''']'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
*''']'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*''']'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion
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! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (February–March 1987)
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*'''Dean Davidson'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
*'''Michael Kelly Smith'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*'''Adam West'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion
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! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (1987–1990)
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*'''Dean Davidson'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
*'''Michael Kelly Smith'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, keyboards, backing vocals
*''']'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion, backing vocals
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! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (1990–1992), (2000–2003)
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*'''Tommy Paris'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
*'''Michael Kelly Smith'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*'''Johnny Dee'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion, backing vocals
|-
! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (2006–2007)
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*'''Tommy Paris'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
*'''Tommy Krash'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*''']'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion, backing vocals
|-

! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (2007)
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*'''Tommy Paris'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
*'''Tommy Krash'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*'''Henry Now'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion, backing vocals
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! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (Late 2007–2014)
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*'''Jamie Fletcher'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar
*'''Greg Polcari'''&nbsp;– lead guitar, backing vocals
*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*'''Henry Now'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion, backing vocals
|-

! style="background:#e7ebee;"| (2015–2016)
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*'''Billy Childs'''&nbsp;– bass, backing vocals
*'''Tommy Paris'''&nbsp;– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
*'''Johnny Dee'''&nbsp;– drums, percussion, backing vocals
*'''Chris Sanders'''&nbsp;– lead guitar
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== Discography ==
=== Studio albums ===
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===Video albums=== === Video albums ===
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===Live albums=== === Live albums ===
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===Compilation albums=== === Compilation albums ===
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===Singles=== === Singles ===
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! style="width:50px;"| ]<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=The Hot 100 Chart - October 1st, 1988|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1988-10-01|access-date=2021-03-25|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> ! style="width:50px;"| ]<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=The Hot 100 Chart – October 1st, 1988|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100/1988-10-01|access-date=March 25, 2021|magazine=Billboard}}</ref>
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| rowspan="3"| 1989 | rowspan="3"| 1989
| style="text-align:left;"| "Girlschool" | style="text-align:left;"| "Girlschool"
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| - | -
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===Demos=== === Demos ===
*''In America'' (1986) *''In America'' (1986)
*''Rock Is Gonna Fight'' (1987) *''Rock Is Gonna Fight'' (1987)
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*''Forbidden Fruits: The Bite Down Hard Demos, Volume II'' (2020) *''Forbidden Fruits: The Bite Down Hard Demos, Volume II'' (2020)


===Bootlegs=== === Bootlegs ===
*''Gudbuy T'Dean'' (2001) *''Gudbuy T'Dean'' (2001)
*Tommy Krash and Friends, *Tommy Krash and Friends,


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Britny Fox
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1985–1992
  • 2000–2003
  • 2006–2008
  • 2015–2016
  • 2022–present (Billy Child's Britny Fox)
LabelsColumbia, CBS Records, East West, Spitfire
Past membersJamie Fletcher
Greg Polcari
Greg D'Angelo
Michael Kelly Smith
Dean Davidson
Tony Destra
Adam Ferraioli
Tommy Krash
Henry Nowak
Billy Childs
Johnny Dee
Tommy Paris
Chris Sanders

Britny Fox is an American glam metal band from the Philadelphia area, initially active from 1985 to 1992 then subsequently reforming from 2000 to 2003, again in 2006 to 2008 and final time reforming in 2015 to 2016. They are best known for their music video for "Girlschool" and their minor hit "Long Way to Love" (U.S. No. 100). Bassist Billy Childs has been the only band member to be a part of each of the band's many lineups.

History

Original lineup (1985–1992)

Britny Fox formed in 1985 in Philadelphia. The band was originally fronted by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist "Dizzy" Dean Davidson. The band also featured Billy Childs on bass, former Cinderella guitarist Michael Kelly Smith on lead guitar and former Cinderella drummer Tony Destra on drums. The idea for the band's name was inspired by Davidson, who named the band in honor of a Welsh ancestor. They were described on a compilation as "trashy Victorian glam".

Thanks to their connections to Cinderella, the band was able to secure a major recording contract. However, the band encountered difficulties when Destra was killed in a car accident on February 8, 1987. Facing a tour, they hired drummer Adam West (aka Adam Ferraioli) temporarily until landing what turned out to be long-term drummer, John DiTeodoro (Johnny Dee), who had been the drummer for the band Waysted.

The band released a demo in 1986 titled In America, which late drummer Tony Destra played on, and a demo in 1987 titled Rock Is Gonna Fight, on which the band's new drummer Adam West played. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1988, was one of the most successful debuts of the 1988–89 season, achieving RIAA gold status (500,000+ copies). The band held more than 130 shows, which attracted more than 625,000 fans cumulatively; during these shows, the band mostly performed as supporting acts to Poison and Ratt, although in a few shows, they headlined with Warrant as their opening act. They also won Metal Edge magazine's 1988 Reader's Choice Award for Best New Band.

After the release of the band's second album in 1989, Boys in Heat, Davidson departed, and formed the band Blackeyed Susan. He was replaced by Las Vegas native Tommy Paris aka Don Jillson formerly of the band Jillson. Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde and Poison drummer Rikki Rockett guested on the band's third album, Bite Down Hard, which was released in 1991. However, the popularity of glam metal was on a decline around the time of the album's release, due to the rising popularity of the alternative rock/grunge movement. Britny Fox disbanded in 1992 for various reasons.

Reunions (2000–present)

Drummer Johnny Dee performing live with Britny Fox, 2013

Britny Fox reunited in 2000 with the same lineup before their disbandment and released a fourth studio album, Springhead Motorshark, in 2003. The band toured the US and Europe in 2007 and 2008. Guitarist Tommy Krash and former White Lion drummer Greg D'Angelo was supposed to join at that time, but he broke his foot during rehearsal and was replaced by Henry Now.

As of late 2007, Britny Fox reformed under original bassist Billy Childs. The other former members of this lineup were lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jamie Fletcher, lead guitarist Greg Polcari, and drummer Henry Now.

Bassist Billy Childs and the new lineup had a minor but billed role in the horror film Incest Death Squad (2009). Childs also played bass in the North American Led Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out.

In 2010, Dean Davidson unsuccessfully attempted to reunite the surviving members of the original lineup.

On April 25, 2015, the band announced that they had reunited with bassist Billy Childs, drummer Johnny Dee, long-time singer/rhythm guitarist Tommy Paris, and new lead guitarist Chris Sanders as their lineup and that they were recording a new album. In a 2017 interview, Childs stated that the album project had been abandoned, but he stopped short of saying that the band had broken up. In 2018, Sanders joined fellow glam metal band Ratt.

In 2022, Billy Childs formed his own incarnation of Britny Fox without the involvement of any other past members. They toured throughout 2023.

More recently in 2023, former lead guitarist Michael Kelly Smith confirmed in several new interviews that he was in touch with all surviving original members and was considering bringing an official version of the band back for a reunion with the lineup from the first two albums. Smith also teased the possibility of a new studio album.

Members

Billy Childs' Britny Fox

  • Billy Childs – bass guitar, backing vocals (1985–present)
  • Ronnie Rogers – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2022–present)
  • Greg Polcari – lead guitar, backing vocals (2007–2014; 2022–present)
  • Henry Now – drums, backing vocals (2007–2014; 2022–present)

Past

Lead vocals/rhythm guitar

  • Dean Davidson (1985–1990)
  • Tommy Paris (1990–2007; 2015–2016)
  • Jamie Fletcher (2008–2014)

Lead guitar

  • Michael Kelly Smith (1985–1992; 2000–2003)
  • Tommy Krash (2006–2007)
  • Greg Polcari (2007–2014)

Drums

  • Tony Destra (1985–1987; died 1987)
  • Adam Ferraioli (1987–1988) (died 2023)
  • Johnny Dee (1988–1992; 2000–2003; 2015–2016)
  • Greg D'Angelo (2006–2007)
  • Henry Now (2007–2014)

Touring keyboards

  • Bobby Bunten (1988–1989)

Timeline

Lineups

(1985–1987)
(February–March 1987)
  • Dean Davidson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Michael Kelly Smith – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals
  • Adam West – drums, percussion
(1987–1990)
  • Dean Davidson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Michael Kelly Smith – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Billy Childs – bass, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Johnny Dee – drums, percussion, backing vocals
(1990–1992), (2000–2003)
  • Tommy Paris – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Michael Kelly Smith – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals
  • Johnny Dee – drums, percussion, backing vocals
(2006–2007)
  • Tommy Paris – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Tommy Krash – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals
  • Greg D'Angelo – drums, percussion, backing vocals
(2007)
  • Tommy Paris – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Tommy Krash – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals
  • Henry Now – drums, percussion, backing vocals
(Late 2007–2014)
  • Jamie Fletcher – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Greg Polcari – lead guitar, backing vocals
  • Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals
  • Henry Now – drums, percussion, backing vocals
(2015–2016)
  • Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals
  • Tommy Paris – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Johnny Dee – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Chris Sanders – lead guitar

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album US RIAA Certification Label
1988 Britny Fox 39 Gold CBS
1989 Boys in Heat 79 - CBS
1991 Bite Down Hard - - EastWest
2003 Springhead Motorshark - - Spitfire

Video albums

Year Album US RIAA Certification Label
1989 Year of the Fox - - CBS

Live albums

Year Album US RIAA Certification Label
2001 Long Way to Live! - - Spitfire
2002 Live at Froggy's - - Britny Fox Records
2006 Extended Versions - - SBME Special Markets

Compilation albums

Year Album US RIAA Certification Label
2001 The Best of Britny Fox - - CBS

Singles

Year Single Chart positions Album
US Hot 100 US Main Rock UK
1988 "Long Way to Love" 100 33 - Britny Fox
1989 "Girlschool" - -
"Save the Weak" - - -
"Standing in the Shadows" - - 101 Boys in Heat
1990 "Dream On" - 34 -
1991 "Louder" - - - Bite Down Hard
"Over and Out" - - -
2003 "Is It Real?" - - - Springhead Motorshark
2007 "Girlschool" "Long Way to Love" - - - Non-album single

Demos

  • In America (1986)
  • Rock Is Gonna Fight (1987)
  • The Bite Down Hard Demo Sessions (2003)
  • Forbidden Fruits: The Bite Down Hard Demos, Volume I (2020)
  • Forbidden Fruits: The Bite Down Hard Demos, Volume II (2020)

Bootlegs

Other appearances

Year Album Song US RIAA Certification Label
1991 Nintendo: White Knuckle Scorin' "Turn On" - - MCA
2019 Tommy Krash and Friends, BRITNY FOX the Acoustic Sessions Compilation - - DEKO

Soundtrack

Year Song Movie Description
1988 "Living on the Edge" Iron Eagle II Starring Louis Gossett Jr.

See also

References

  1. Phillips, William (March 20, 2009). Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal Music. Greenwich, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. pp. 45–46. ISBN 978-0-313-34800-6. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
  2. ^ "Sleaze Roxx: Britny Fox". May 1, 2011. Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  3. Talevski, Nick (2006). Rock Obituaries – Knocking On Heaven's Door. London: Omnibus Press. p. 130. ISBN 978-1-84609-091-2. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
  4. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1999). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Heavy Rock (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 81. ISBN 0-7535-0257-7.
  5. Blush, Steven (2006). American Hair Metal. Los Angeles, CA: Feral House. p. 119. ISBN 978-1-932595-18-5. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
  6. "Sleaze Roxx: Tommy Paris Interview". January 24, 2010. Archived from the original on January 24, 2010. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  7. "Incest Death Squad (2009)". IMDb.com. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
  8. "Billy Childs bio". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  9. "BRITNY FOX Has Reunited And Is Back In Studio". Blabbermouth.net. April 25, 2015. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  10. Alamo, Angel (March 11, 2017). "Interview with Billy Childs (Britny Fox)". Angelalamo.com. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  11. "The Hot 100 Chart – October 1st, 1988". Billboard. Retrieved March 25, 2021.

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