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. The group was formed in 1983 with Larry Hinshaw on vocals, Brian Jack on guitar, Phil Wiser on bass, Jimmy Schaefer 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,

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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in 1989. Their major label debut album, ''

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, was released the following year on June 26. In 1990/91 they toured the United States, Co-Headlining with Cold Sweat. On April 17, 2012, Brian Jack died. A memorial page on Facebook was started to honor him.R.I.P. Brian Jack Memorial Page
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Band members

Current Members *Larry "L.H." Hinshaw – lead vocals (1983–1988, 2013, 2015, 2022, 2023-present) *Phil Wiser – bass guitar, backing vocals (1983–1987, 2023-present); rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2022, 2023), *John Allen – drums, backing and lead vocals (1984–1995, 2003–2005, 2011–2012, 2013, 2015, 2022, 2023-present) *Nicky Kay – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1984–1995, 2003–2005, 2011–2012, 2013, 2015, 2022, 2023-present) *Jason Heiser - drums, backing vocals (2022, 2023-present) Former Members *Brian Jack – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals (1983–1988); lead vocals, lead and rhythm guitar (1988–1991, 1994, 2003–2005, 2011–2012) *Jimmy Schaefer – lead and rhythm guitar (1983–1984) *

Chad Channing Chad Channing (born January 31, 1967) is an American musician who is best known as the drummer of the rock band Nirvana from 1988 to 1990, during which time they recorded and released their debut album ''Bleach''; he also appears on " Polly" i ...

– drums (1983) *Steve Albinak – drums (1983–1984) *Idzi – bass guitar, backing vocals (1987–1995, 2003–2005, 2011–2012, 2013, 2015, 2022, 2023) *Ty Crook - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1991–1992) *Tommy McRae – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1993–1995) *Bobby Wilson ~ drums (1991) Timeline

Discography

Extended plays

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Studio albums

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

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