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Britny Fox is an American glam metal band from the Philadelphia area, initially active from 1985 to 1992 then subsequently reforming in 2001.^{[citation needed]} They are best known for their music video for "Girlschool" (U.S. #81) and their hit "Long Way to Love" (U.S. #100).

History

Britny Fox formed in 1985 in Philadelphia. The band was originally fronted by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist "Dizzy" Dean Davidson.

The band released a demo titled In America in 1986, which drummer Tony Destra reportedly played on. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1988, was one of the most successful premieres of the 1988-89 season, selling more than 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 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.^[1] 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 grunge movement. Britny Fox disbanded in 1992.

Michael Kelly Smith was previously in an early version of fellow Philadelphia glam metal band Cinderella until his dismissal, and later Tony Destra also played with them.

Drummer Adam West, formerly of Tangier, played for Britny Fox briefly between the time of Tony Destra and Johnny Dee.

Britny Fox reunited in 2001^{[citation needed]} with the same line up before their disbandment, and released a fourth studio album, Springhead Motorshark, in 2003. The band has had summer US and European tours 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 with Henry Now.

As of 2007, Britny Fox reformed under original bassist Billy Childs. The other current members are lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jamie Fletcher, lead guitarist Greg Polcari, and drummer Henry Now, with a new studio release scheduled for 2009.

Bassist Billy Childs has signed on to appear in the upcoming horror film "Incest Death Squad" scheduled for release in late 2010.

Line ups

(1985–1987)	Dean Davidson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Michael Kelly Smith – lead guitar, backing vocals Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals Tony Destra – drums, percussion
(1987)	Dean Davidson – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Michael Kelly Smith – lead guitar, backing vocals Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals Adam West – drums, percussion
(1987–1989)	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), (2001-2006)	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
(2007)	Tommy Paris – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards Tommy Krash 2007 summer tour – lead guitar, backing vocals Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals Henry Now – drums, percussion, backing vocals
(2008–present)	Jamie Fletcher – lead vocals, rhythm guitar Greg Polcari – lead guitar, backing vocals Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals Henry Now – drums, percussion, backing vocals

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

Live albums

Compilation albums

The Best of Britny Fox (2001)

Singles

Year	Single	Chart positions
Year	Single	US Hot 100	US Main Rock	UK
1988	"Long Way to Love"	100	33	-
1989	"Girlschool"	81	-	-
1989	"Save the Weak"	-	-	-
1990	Dream On"	-	34	-
1991	"Louder"	-	-	-

References

^ Interview with Tommy Paris on Sleazeroxx.com

External links

Official page

[1] Interview with Tommy Paris on Sleazeroxx.com

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 Britny Fox formed in 1985 in [[Philadelphia]]. The band was originally fronted by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist [[Dean Davidson|"Dizzy" Dean Davidson]].
-The band released a demo titled ''[[In America (demo)|In America]]'' in 1986, which drummer [[Tony Destra]] reportedly played on. The band's [[Britny Fox (album)|self-titled debut album]], released in 1988, was one of the most successful premieres of the 1988-89 season, selling more than 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 the band's second album in 1989, ''[[Boys in Heat]]'', Davidson departed, and formed the band [[Blackeyed Susan]]. He was replaced by [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]] native [[Tommy Paris]] aka Don Jillson formerly of the band [[Jillson]]. [[Ozzy Osbourne]] guitarist [[Zakk Wylde]] and [[Poison (band)|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 [[grunge]] movement. Britny Fox disbanded in 1992.
+The band released a demo titled ''[[In America (demo)|In America]]'' in 1986, which drummer [[Tony Destra]] reportedly played on. The band's [[Britny Fox (album)|self-titled debut album]], released in 1988, was one of the most successful premieres of the 1988-89 season, selling more than 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 the band's second album in 1989, ''[[Boys in Heat]]'', Davidson departed, and formed the band [[Blackeyed Susan]]. He was replaced by [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]] native [[Tommy Paris]] aka Don Jillson formerly of the band [[Jillson]].<ref>[http://www.sleazeroxx.com/interviews/paris.shtml Interview with Tommy Paris on Sleazeroxx.com]</ref> [[Ozzy Osbourne]] guitarist [[Zakk Wylde]] and [[Poison (band)|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 [[grunge]] movement. Britny Fox disbanded in 1992.
 [[Michael Smerick|Michael Kelly Smith]] was previously in an early version of fellow Philadelphia glam metal band [[Cinderella (band)|Cinderella]] until his dismissal, and later Tony Destra also played with them.