Britny Fox
Britny Fox formed in 1985 in Philadelphia. The band was originally fronted by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist “Dizzy” Dean Davidson. They immediately hit the road with several songs written by Dean; playing up and down the East Coast in clubs and bars.
Current Members (Edit)
- Jamie Fletcher – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- Greg Polcari – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Billy Childs – bass, backing vocals
- Henry – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Live Albums (Edit)
- Long Way To Live! (2001)
- Live At Froggy’s (2002)
Albums (Edit)
- Britny Fox (1988)
- Boys In Heat (1989)
- Bite Down Hard (1991)
- The Best of Britny Fox (2001)
- Springhead Motorshark (2003)
Intro (Edit)
Britny Fox is an American glam metal band from the Philadelphia area, initially active from 1985 to 1992 and then reforming in 2001. They are best known for their music video for “Girlschool” and their hit “Long Way to Love.”
Britny Fox formed in 1985 in Philadelphia. The band was originally fronted by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist “Dizzy” Dean Davidson.
They immediately hit the road with several songs written by Dean; playing up and down the East Coast in clubs and bars. As their following began to increase, their demo recording, In America, released in 1986, began to get noticed, and they were signed by Columbia Records. On February 8, 1987, drummer Tony Destra was killed in a car accident after a show in Pennsylvania. After briefly adding drummer Adam West, the band chose ex-Waysted drummer Johnny Dee. The band’s self-titled debut album, released in 1988, was one of the most successful premieres of 1988. It sold more than one million copies and bringing more than 625,000 fans to over 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. Ozzy Osbourne’s 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 broke up in 1992.
In 1998, drummer Johnny Dee teamed up with singer Tommy Paris to form a new band, Uncle Edna. They released a self-titled EP on the band’s web site.
History (Edit)
Britny Fox reunited in 2001 with the same line up before their disbandment, and released a fourth studio album, Springhead Motorshark, in 2003. The band had a summer US and European tour in 2007. Smith and Johnny Dee weren’t able to tour. As a fill-in, guitarist Tommy Krash and former White Lion drummer Greg D’Angelo played instead.
Fresh off the road and the live album, the members of Britny Fox started writing material for their new album. However, due to legal issues with the record company, the band could not record their material. Drummer Johnny Dee went on tour with Doro in Europe, Tommy Paris wrote and recorded his solo debut album, 2009, and Michael Kelly Smith signed with Perris Records to release material from his 1990’s band, Razamanaz.
After finally deciding to release their new album on Spitfire Records, the band started recording. The result was Springhead Motorshark, released on July 29, 2003.
Dean Davidson, on the other hand, recorded his own solo demo album under the name Jarod Dean. His album, A Weekend Soul Massage, helped get him signed to a record deal; soon after he dropped the stage name of Jarod Dean and started the band Love Saves the Day. The debut album, Superstar, was released in September of 2001.
Update (Edit)
As of 2008, Britny Fox has a completely new line up. The other current members are lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Jamie Fletcher, lead guitarist Greg Polcari, and drummer Henry.
September 11th, 2010 at 5:20 am
Love you forever <3. Keep rockin'
September 18th, 2010 at 7:45 am
Im so surprised anyone paid them to record a second album coz the first was such crapola! I know reience wouldn’t agree with me so lets just agree to disagree
September 26th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
hell yeh guys u fucken rock
October 3rd, 2010 at 6:09 am
One of the best voices in the business
October 9th, 2010 at 2:56 pm
My fave band of all time! m/(??^)m/
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October 17th, 2010 at 5:08 am
best band in the world.
October 24th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
Come back to Bowling Green KY
October 31st, 2010 at 9:30 pm
One of donniegarrisyahoo favorites
November 7th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Britny Fox zijn de beste rock band die ik heb geluisterd. x
November 14th, 2010 at 5:43 am
I remember doing a paper run to save enough money to buy my first guitar and it’s all because of Britny Fox. Thank you for guiding me to my calling
November 22nd, 2010 at 12:07 am
Fucking love Britny Fox x
November 29th, 2010 at 6:17 am
Britny Fox is fuckin’ awesome. They shud come play in my hometown!!!
December 6th, 2010 at 8:51 am
My all time heroes … Britny Fox you ROCK!!!
December 12th, 2010 at 12:04 am
i am a big fan your songs are great i still listen to up to this day
December 19th, 2010 at 4:18 am
Britny Fox’s music never dates. it’s a fresh today as what it was back then. Rock on
December 26th, 2010 at 10:33 am
This band really rocks my world & they have a lot of very cool songs!!!!. They are a great band of all-time!!!!.
January 3rd, 2011 at 9:40 am
Britny Fox’s music never dates. it’s a fresh today as what it was back then. Rock on
January 9th, 2011 at 7:11 pm
Come back to Bowling Green KY
January 16th, 2011 at 4:00 pm
Best band ever! FUcking love them!
January 24th, 2011 at 3:43 am
What a HOT band x
January 31st, 2011 at 3:36 am
Britny Fox were one of the leaders in pioneering the glam sound
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February 7th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
Sweet little muthafucker!!!
February 14th, 2011 at 6:51 am
My all time heroes … Britny Fox you ROCK!!!
February 20th, 2011 at 9:29 am
Britny Fox sont le meilleur groupe de rock que j’ai écouté à x
February 28th, 2011 at 7:53 pm
Saw Britny Fox open for RATT once. Always destined to be nothing more than a B list band
March 8th, 2011 at 10:23 am
Britny Fox is fuckin? awesome. They shud come play in my hometown!!!
April 2nd, 2011 at 11:54 pm
have thier first album,havent listened for years but after reading this think Ill pull it out and give a listen.Always loved the Britny Fox!
April 9th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
I Love Britny Fox?i love you sooo much?.I Miss the old Britny Fox?.what do you think missmttal
April 17th, 2011 at 3:46 pm
Britny Fox rules, I love Britny Fox, and the band show?s perfect!!! <3
April 24th, 2011 at 11:02 am
Britny Fox were one of the leaders in pioneering the glam sound
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April 30th, 2011 at 6:38 am
best live act ever existed?end of story!!!=)
May 7th, 2011 at 11:44 pm
Britny Fox kick ass!!!!!!!!! (L)
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May 14th, 2011 at 11:26 am
Britny Fox rules, I love Britny Fox, and the band show?s perfect!!! <3