Child's Play (band)

Child's Play (stylized as Child'ƨ Play) is a rock band from East Baltimore, Maryland. The group was formed in 1983 with Larry Hinshaw on vocals, Brian Jack on guitar, Phil Wiser on bass, Jimmy Shafer on guitar, and Steve Albinak on drums. The group later replaced Steve Albinak with John Allen on drums and added Nicky Kay as another guitar player, with this lineup recording their first EP, Ruff House, in 1986. [3]

Child's Play
Promotional poster for their album Rat Race
L to R: Idzi, John Allen, Nicky Kay, and Brian Jack
Background information
OriginBaltimore, Maryland
GenresHard rock,[1] heavy metal,[1] hair metal[2]
Years active1983–1995
(reunions: 2003–2005, 2011–2012, 2013, 2015)
LabelsChrysalis Records
Associated actsCharm City Devils
Dirty Looks
Slurp
SR-71
UXB
Past membersLarry "L.H." Hinshaw
Brian Jack
Phil Wiser
Jimmy Shafer
Steve Albinak
John Allen
Nicky Kay
Idzi
Tommy McRae
Ty Cook

The band's lineup changed in 1987, with the addition of Idzi on bass and Brian Jack now performing vocals.[1] They signed to Chrysalis Records in 1989. Their major label debut album, Rat Race, produced by Howard Benson, was released the following year. In 1990 they toured the United States, opening for Cold Sweat.[4] In 1991, Jack left the band for a solo career and was replaced by Tommy McRae. The band released their second album, Long Way, in 1993. Four singles from this album were released: "Long Way," "Foolish Pride", "I Can't Believe", and a live version of "Wind" — a single from the band's first album.

On April 17, 2012 Brian Jack died. A memorial page on Facebook was started to honor him.[5]

Band members

Former members

  • Larry "L.H." Hinshaw – lead vocals (1983–1988, 2013, 2015)
  • Brian Jack – lead and rhythm guitar (1983–1991, 2003–2005, 2011–2012); lead vocals (1988–1991, 2003–2005, 2011–2012, died 2012)
  • Phil Wiser – bass guitar, backing vocals (1983–1987)
  • Jimmy Shafer – lead and rhythm guitar (1983–1984)
  • Steve Albinak – drums (1983–1984)
  • John Allen – drums, backing and lead vocals (1984–1995, 2003–2005, 2011–2012, 2013, 2015)
  • Nicky Kay – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1984–1995, 2003–2005, 2011–2012, 2013, 2015)
  • Idzi – bass guitar, backing vocals (1987–1995, 2003–2005, 2011–2012, 2013, 2015)
  • Tommy McRae – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1991–1995)
  • Ty Cook

Timeline

Discography

Extended plays

Studio albums

See also

References
  1. AllMusic biography, Alex Henderson
  2. Crigler, Pete (February 2015). "Hair Metal". Perfect Sound Forever. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
  3. "CHILD'S PLAY - Hard Rock / A.O.R. / Glam Webzine | Hard Rock / A.O.R. / Glam Webzine". melodic-hardrock.com. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
  4. Child's Play at MusicMight
  5. R.I.P. Brian Jack Memorial Page on Facebook
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