Britny Fox

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orming in 1985, Philadelphia, USA band Britny Fox was originally fronted by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist "Dizzy" Dean Davidson. The band also featured Billy Childs (bass), Michael Kelly Smith (ex-Cinderella; guitars (lead)) and Tony Destra (ex-Cinderella; drums). The band's name was inspired by Davidson, who named it in honor of a Welsh ancestor.

Thanks to connections to Cinderella, based on two members, the band was able to secure a major recording contract. However, Tony Destra was killed in a car accident in 1987, but facing a tour, they hired drummer Adam West (a.k.a. Adam Ferraioli) temporarily until finding drummer, John DiTeodoro (Real Name: Johnny Dee); former drummer for Waysted.

In 1986, In America, their demo, emerged debuting Destra. In 1987 Rock Is Gonna Fight, another demo, this time featuring West emerged. The band's self-titled debut album, released in 1988, was one of the most successful premieres of the 1988-89 season, with 130+ shows, some of which supporting for Poison, Ratt and Warrant. After the release of the band's second album, Boys in Heat (1989), Davidson departed, and formed the band Blackeyed Susan; subsiquently replaced by Las Vegas native Tommy Paris (a.k.a. Don Jillson; ex-Jillson). Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde and Poison drummer Rikki Rockett were guests on the third album, Bite Down Hard (1991). However, the popularity of glam metal was on a decline around the time of the album's release and replaced by the grunge style, resulting in the band disbanding.