Happy Birthday today (Oct. 15) to ‘Dizzy’ Dean Davidson. Davidson is a singer, guitarist, and was the founding member of 80’s glam metal band Britny Fox. He's 56. Britny Fox were best known for their MTV music video "Girlschool" and the hit "Long Way to Love".

Britny Fox formed out of Philadelphia in 1986. In addition to singer and guitarist ‘Dizzy’ Dean Davidson, the band lineup for their popular, self-titled debut album also featured Billy Childs (bass), Michael Kelly Smith (lead guitar), and Johnny Dee on drums. The debut album released in 1988 was one of the most successful debuts of the 1988-89 season, selling over a million copies. The band toured in support of the album with Poison and Warrant, playing 130 plus shows. Davidson eventually left the band and was replaced by Tommy Paris on vocals. The band disbanded in 1992. They would reunite in 2000 to record a new album and to do some touring.

In 2015 it was announced that Britny Fox had once again reunited with bassist Billy Childs, along with drummer Johnny Dee, longtime vocalist Tommy Paris on vocals and rhythm guitar, and new lead guitarist Chris Sanders. For info, check out the official Britny Fox website here.

The Britny Fox ‘Girlschool’ video was one of my favorite music videos as a kid growing up (for obvious reasons). Check it out below.

 

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