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. The group was formed in 1983 with Larry Hinshaw on vocals, Brian Jack on guitar, Phil Wiser on bass, Jimmy Shafer on guitar, and Chad Channing (later 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,

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Band members

Former members *Larry "L.H." Hinshaw – lead vocals (1983–1988, 2013, 2015) *Brian Jack – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1983–1988); lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar (1988–1991, 2003–2005, 2011–2012) *Phil Wiser – bass guitar, backing vocals (1983–1987) *Jimmy Shafer – lead and rhythm guitar (1983–1984) *

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– drums (1983) *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) *Ty Crook - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1991–1992) *Tommy McRae – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1993–1995) Timeline

Discography

Extended plays

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Ruff House ''Ruff House'' is the debut EP by hard rock/ heavy metal band Child's Play, released in 1986 through Rampant Records. It was produced by J. J. Micelli, Kim Fowley and Paul Lani.

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Studio albums

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'' (1990) *'' Long Way'' (1993)

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