The band released a demo titled 'In America' in 1986, which journeyman drummer Tony Destra reportedly played on. Labeled sometimes as a sort of 'younger sister' of band Cinderella ("whence they got their image, guitar player, and record contract" as recounted by one critic), the quartet managed to break through in a big way. 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. Highlights of their early work include the top 40 rock hit "Long Way to Love" and the fan favorite "Girlschool".
Sadly, the band appeared saddled with the reputation of having peaked too early. After the release of the band's second album in 1989, titled 'Boys in Heat' and bringing in notable producer Neil Kernon, Davidson departed, and he formed the band Blackeyed Susan. Though appearing at first to be a fatal wound to the group, he was replaced by Las Vegas native Tommy Paris, who had a very similar vocal style. 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 90s alternative or grunge movement. Britny Fox disbanded in 1992.
As referred to before, 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. Also, 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 with the same line-up before their disbandment, and they released a fourth studio album, called 'Springhead Motorshark', in 2003. While well-received by fans, the album picked up mixed critical reviews. The band had summer U.S. and European tours in 2007 and 2008. Guitarist Tommy Krash and drummer Henry Now joined at that time. 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.
Bassist Billy Childs had a minor but billed role in the horror film Incest Death Squad (2009). Childs is currently playing bass in the North American Led Zeppelin tribute band Get the Led Out.
In 2010, "Dizzy" Dean Davidson unsuccessfully attempted to reunite the surviving members of the original line-up.
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 are recording a new album. This lineup played six shows in 2015 and eight shows in 2016, but none since. Their last performance, on a Monsters of Rock cruise in October 2016, ended with several dozen mostly middle-aged women dancing wildly to the song "Girlschool". 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 Britny Fox's rival band Ratt.
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, other 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
(1990–2006) 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
Greg Polcari – 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=
Britny Fox (1988)
Boys in Heat (1989)
Bite Down Hard (1991)
Springhead Motorshark (2003)
=Live Albums=
Long Way to Live! (2000)
Live at Froggy's (2001)
=Compilation Album=
The Best of Britny Fox (1988)
Extended Versions (2006)
=Singles=
" Long Way to Love" (U.S. #100)
" Girlschool" (U.S. #81)
" Save the Weak"
" Dream On"
" Louder"
=Demos=
In America (1986)
The Bite Down Hard Demo Sessions (2003)
Girl School
Britny Fox Lyrics
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Brings in a stray a few girls at play.
Cut school pink slips are fine
For a good time there's boys on their mind.
A bad girl smoking in school,
Breaking the rules acting real cool.
Talkin' 'bout all the rock boys,
[Chorus]
At the girl school, cause my baby broke all the rules.
Saddle shoes uniforms blue,
Love all the girls in the girl school.
Traffic jam in the hallway
Ooh I'm gonna stay this makes my day.
Well here they come girls from the school,
Breakin' the rules hot on the loose.
My girl left right from school,
Came over to my house, ooh...
The song "Girl School" by Britny Fox is a rock anthem that depicts the carefree and rebellious lifestyle of teenage girls who have boys on their minds. The opening lyrics depict the picture of a school bell ringing off the day and bringing in a few girls at play who have somehow cut school. This means that they are not following the rules and are enjoying the freedom of being away from school. The lyrics suggest that these girls are enjoying their time because they have boys on their minds.
The next verse talks about a bad girl smoking in school and breaking the rules. She is acting cool and talking about the rock boys with whom she wants to have some back seat joys. The chorus mentions the girl school where the singer's baby broke all the rules. It is interesting to note that the song does not condemn or judge the girls for their behavior but instead portrays it as a fun and carefree lifestyle.
The third verse discusses the love between the girls in the girl school who wear saddle shoes and blue uniforms. The traffic jam in the hallway is a sign of the chaos and excitement that comes along with their rebellious behavior. The singer mentions that he is going to stay because this makes his day. The final lines of the song depict the singer's girl leaving right from school and coming over to his house, indicating that he is also a part of this wild and carefree lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
A school bell rings off the day,
The school day starts with the ringing of a bell.
Brings in a stray a few girls at play.
A few girls who are not supposed to be in school arrive to play.
Cut school pink slips are fine
Skipping school is acceptable.
For a good time there's boys on their mind.
The girls are thinking about boys and having fun.
A bad girl smoking in school,
One of the girls is breaking the rules by smoking in school.
Breaking the rules acting real cool.
She thinks it's cool to break the rules.
Talkin' 'bout all the rock boys,
The girls are discussing boys who like rock music.
Back seat joys with some boy's toy.
The girls enjoy being intimate with boys in the back seat of a car.
[Chorus] At the girl school, cause my baby broke all the rules.
The singer's girlfriend attends a school where breaking the rules is commonplace.
Saddle shoes uniforms blue,
The girls wear blue uniforms and saddle shoes.
Love all the girls in the girl school.
The singer likes all the girls in the school.
Traffic jam in the hallway
There is a crowd of people in the hallway.
Ooh I'm gonna stay this makes my day.
The singer is happy to be there and wants to stay.
Well here they come girls from the school,
Girls from the school are on their way over.
Breakin' the rules hot on the loose.
They are breaking the rules and being rebellious.
My girl left right from school,
The singer's girlfriend left school and went straight to his house.
Came over to my house, ooh...
She came to his house for some intimate fun.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEAN MICHAEL DAVIDSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jeffhindz7558
So glad I was in the thick of all of this, I attended countless concerts, 58 years old and I'm still riding the wave, the 80's cannot be touched... Yeah it was that good!!
@quentinkaasa47
So if you had to choose what was the best one?
@ruskie2suck729
@@quentinkaasa47 Metallica is #1 ACDC second
@peterpowell6962
Damn Straight! Got that right.
@captaincapitalism264
Ditto, brother. What a decade.
@captaincapitalism264
@@quentinkaasa47 A few, for different reasons. Just about any Van Halen concert. Motley Crue knew how to put on a good show, too. Early Ratt played good concerts, less so later on...though it was at a Ratt concert where I first hear Poison who opened for them, and they kicked ass all over Ratt with half the stage size! While not metal, David Lee Roth's solo concerts were entertaining as hell.
@babytristansmom
My mom went into labor with me in Albuquerque, NM, during one of Motley Crüe’s concerts. I was born 8/4/90. My mom wanted to name me Nikki Lee, but my dad said, “No, she’s a Brittany”, (from Britny Fox). I was born in to rock. Thank you, mom and dad!
@babytristansmom
I forgot I commented on this long ago 😂 As you can see, from my comment down below
@BurlapandLight
Now that's cool! Raised my kids on 80's rock as well!
@JW...-oj5iw
@@5th_horsemen ... Does she look like him?