Kicks Ass! Butt! (Yikes)

This old Britny Fox advertisement for their debut album is a riot. I've been in some from of communications for my entire 20+ year career. I like to think I've never written anything this bad for promotion -- let alone get to the approval, publishing and printing stage.

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[stu]

yeah that’s just a bunch of random thought thrown together. butt all true.

[Metalboy!]

I think it’s hilarious!

But, hey, what do I know … I used to pose as a mild mannered advertising art director / creative director on Madison Avenue for 20 years pretending to work on such accounts as ESPN, British Airways, Pepsico, Absolut Vodka, Marriott, Head Racquet Sports, etc., etc.

[Him]

Butt, indeed, Stu.

Allyson, I would love to know just how much nose candy the people writing these things were snorting (no less how much they were making and where they are now). And then, after I got a firm answer, I would say: "Nah. Much, much, much, much more." It is sorta' amazing when you think about it. Bands were getting contracts left and right. Money was flowing like wine. Rails were there to be done. Chase the dragon? Sure. You looked well-mannered if you were just into booze and pot. And, yet, it all worked . . . until it didn't. It wasn't sunset on the strip, but it was getting kinda' close.

Metalboy!, care to share any high or low moments from your illustrious career? I mean, of course, protect the winners and the losers. But, tell us a story about that career. I know others would be interested too.

I have a soft spot for this album. It suggested something that never ended up really going anywhere. But, for what it was, it was a riot! Still listen to it to this day.

[bkallday]

I agree, Him. I have a soft spot for this band in general, hell I even bought Springhead Motorshark! Saw these guys with Tommy Paris back in like '92, with The Wild Boyz(who also rock btw). There is a rumor that Michael Kelly is interested in getting the original lineup back together. Crossing my fingers on that one! Britny Fox with original lineup>>>Tom Keifer and his solo project.

[Him]

I bet that '92 show was amazing, Bkallday. Even with Paris/Jillson singing. Where were they playing? I have to assume it was a smaller place.

Quick question: when you say 'getting the original lineup back together' would that mean DDD as well? That would be interesting, as I thought DDD's ego and Kelly didn't play nice together, and the stuff between Childs and Kelly seems, well, sorta' complicated.

But, yeah, a 1000x better than seeing Keifer sans the band that he made and that made him as well (RIP LaBar). And I suspect Kelly (and Destra) would agree! Hahaha.

[bkallday]

Yeah, I saw them at Bogarts(capacity 1500-2000) in Cincy. Tommy Paris was the singer then and Bite Down Hard had just came out. From what I understand, he's trying to get DDD, Childs, & Johnny Dee. Fingers crossed!

[Him]

Thanks for the follow-up, Bkallday. That sounds like just the right-sized venue to see them. And I agree, fingers crossed. If you hear anything more about this potential reunion, please let us interested others know!