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PHILADELPHIA … Johnny Dee talks to The Hair Metal Guru about coming up in the Philly clubs, playing with Doro, Britny Fox, Waysted and Tyketto

September 1, 2025

“Billy [Childs, bass] tried to talk to Mike [Michael Kelly Smith, guitar], and Mike tried to talk to Dean [Davidson, vocals/guitar] and Dean tried to get over whatever he hates about all of us, and this and that. And I literally thought for a little bit that, man, this might actually fucking happen.” — Johnny Dee on a Britny Fox

PHILADELPHIA … Michael Kelly-Smith comes out of hiding to speak on Britny Fox, Cinderella, Kiss and ‘Dizzy’ Dean Davidson quitting the band

March 6, 2023

Metal Sludge — After many years in obscurity, the stars have aligned and Michael Kelly-Smith of Britny Fox has finally given a lengthy interview. Kelly-Smith spoke to The Bay Ragni Show for more than 2 hours and covers all the bases. Below is a bullet point break down of what Bay covers with Michael in this brand new interview. ———————————–

NO THANKS … John Corabi confirms turning down singer auditions for both Skid Row and Britny Fox

April 5, 2021

Sleazeroxx — Ex-Mötley Crüe and The Dead Daisies frontman John Corabi was recently interviewed by Chuck Shute for the Chuck Shute Podcast. during which he revealed being asked to audition for both Skid Row and Britny Fox. Wikipedia states the following: “Bolan claimed in 2020 interview on the Chuck Shute Podcast that, before settling with Bach on vocals, then-future Mötley

TUFF DIARIES #11 … Hello 1990, Texas Strippers, Hells Angels, the Britny Fox Tour and Atlantic Records signs Tuff

March 25, 2019

TUFF DIARIES #11 Hello 1990, Texas Strippers, Hells Angels, the Britny Fox Tour and Atlantic Records signs Tuff ‘Dizzy’ Dean Davidson, Dangerous Toys, Pariah, Troubadour, Jani Lane, X-Poseur 54, Axl Rose, Marq Torien — It’s a new decade, the 90’s have officially begun and the 80’s are in the rearview mirror. Everyone was stoked for the 90’s. Little did we know what

OFFENDED … Eddie Trunk says the terms hairband or hair metal are derogatory, disparaging. |Vote-Poll|

July 25, 2018

OFFENDED Eddie Trunk says the terms hairband or hair metal are derogatory, disparaging. |Vote-Poll| Metal Sludge — Eddie Trunk is very vocal about things he likes and dislikes. He loves all things Kiss, UFO and of course himself. He also dislikes Steel Panther along with the terms hairband and hair metal. Trunk has been very vocal about Steel Panther over the years.

LIVE REVIEW: BRITNY FOX LETS THEIR HAIR DOWN — AT LEAST WHAT’S LEFT OF IT — IN FUN-FILLED WHISKY CONCERT

October 11, 2015

LIVE REVIEW: BRITNY FOX LETS THEIR HAIR DOWN — AT LEAST WHAT’S LEFT OF IT — IN FUN-FILLED WHISKY CONCERT HOLLYWOOD — Once among rock’s most promising glam bands before never fully reaching its potential, Britny Fox is back touring, and the Philadelphia foursome came through with a successful performance on Friday, Oct 9 at the Whisky. Originals Johnny

‘WE WERE OUR OWN WORST ENEMY’ Britny Fox is touring again, as drummer Johnny Dee looks back

October 1, 2015

‘WE WERE OUR OWN WORST ENEMY’ METAL SLUDGE EXCLUSIVE: Touted glam band Britny Fox is touring again, as drummer Johnny Dee looks back LOS ANGELES — Britny Fox, a Philadelphia glam band that followed in the footsteps of neighborhood friends Cinderella, made a huge splash in 1988 but unfortunately was befallen by many of the typical trappings that go

BRITNY’S BACK BITCHES! Britny Fox returns with October shows in Hollywood, Las Vegas and Phoenix

September 1, 2015

BRITNY’S BACK BITCHES! Britny Fox returns to the stage with October shows in Hollywood, Las Vegas and Phoenix We’ve Been Waiting For This — Hairband fans globally your wishes have been granted. A reunion of one of the era’s finest hairbands is upon us. No not Skid Row and no not Guns N’ Roses. We’re talking about Britny bitch! As

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PHILADELPHIA … Johnny Dee talks to The Hair Metal Guru about coming up in the Philly clubs, playing with Doro, Britny Fox, Waysted and Tyketto

PHILADELPHIA … Michael Kelly-Smith comes out of hiding to speak on Britny Fox, Cinderella, Kiss and ‘Dizzy’ Dean Davidson quitting the band

NO THANKS … John Corabi confirms turning down singer auditions for both Skid Row and Britny Fox

TUFF DIARIES #11 … Hello 1990, Texas Strippers, Hells Angels, the Britny Fox Tour and Atlantic Records signs Tuff

OFFENDED … Eddie Trunk says the terms hairband or hair metal are derogatory, disparaging. |Vote-Poll|

LIVE REVIEW: BRITNY FOX LETS THEIR HAIR DOWN — AT LEAST WHAT’S LEFT OF IT — IN FUN-FILLED WHISKY CONCERT

‘WE WERE OUR OWN WORST ENEMY’ Britny Fox is touring again, as drummer Johnny Dee looks back

BRITNY’S BACK BITCHES! Britny Fox returns with October shows in Hollywood, Las Vegas and Phoenix

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