Child's Play (stylized as Child'ƨ Play) was an American rock band from 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]

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Child's Play
Promotional poster for their album Rat Race L to R: Idzi, John Allen, Nicky Kay, and Brian Jack
Background information
Origin	Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Genres	Hard rock,[1] heavy metal,[1] hair metal[2]
Years active	1983–1995 (reunions: 2003–2005, 2011–2012, 2013, 2015)[citation needed]
Labels	Chrysalis Records
Past members	Larry "L.H." Hinshaw Brian Jack Phil Wiser Jimmy Shafer Chad Channing 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]

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, 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)
• Chad Channing – 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)
• Tommy McRae – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (1991–1995)
• Ty Cook

Timeline

Discography

Extended plays

• Ruff House (1986)

Studio albums

• Rat Race (1990)
• Long Way (1993)

See also

• List of glam metal bands and artists

References

External links

• Official Site (archive)
• MusicMight site^{[permanent dead link]}
• R.I.P. Brian Jack Memorial Page on Facebook