(hard rock) Whitefoxx - Whitefoxx - 2008 (1987), MP3, VBR 207 kbps

"WhiteFoxx played an important part in the rise of the Philadelphia Metal scene in the mid 80s. Formed originally as PRECIOUS METAL in 1982, the group's first incarnation comprised vocalist Tony Harnell, guitarist Barry DeBenedetta, keyboard player Mark Soma, bassist Mike Regina and drummer Craig Soma. As the transition to WHITEFOXX was made, Harnell had quit (winding up fronting Norwegian outfit TNT and later WESTWORLD) and DeBenedetta played briefly with WAYSTED as various members came and went. Indeed, guitarist Jeff LeBar enjoyed a spell with the group before replacing Michael Kelly Smith in CINDERELLA. Eventually, WHITEFOXX seemed to stabilize for a while with founding members- bassist Mike Regina, & vocalist / guitarist Mark Chasen, being joined by guitarist Jimmy Maropoulos and ex-CINDERELLA drummer Jim Drneck but the group underwent further personnel shifts as vocalist Rob Zucchi, drummer Rik Anthony and guitarist Reggie Wu came into the frame. In fact, Wu had been in contention for the CINDERELLA gig that ultimately went the way of LeBar. During 1987, WHITEFOXX lost Rob Zucchi but were quick to fill the gap with former WORLD WAR III front man Tipa Sparrs, in addition pulling in second guitarist Tucker Michaels (previously with WINTERGREEN and BLIND DRIVER). The group cut a strong, four track demo (including the impressive 'Beverly Hills'), which gained a fair amount of press. Guitarist Reggie Wu would achieve success in the ranks of fellow Philadelphia act Heavens Edge. With guitarist David Lord (previously from ACACIA) replacing Reggie Wu."

Former and original founding member Mark Chasen would go on to release an excellent album with Audio Mob, where they also covered "Beverly Hills".

Band Members : Tipa Sparrs - Vocalist
Mike Regina- Bass/vocals
David Lord- Lead Guitar
Rik Anthony- Drums
Tucker Michaels - Guitars/Vocals