Gary Ho Ho Hoey – Rockin Holiday Show
World renowned rock guitarist Gary Hoey’s first break came in 1987, when Ozzy Osbourne liked his audition tape enough to fly him out to LA, and though the gig ultimately went to Zakk Wylde, Ozzy urged Hoey to relocate anyway, certain he’d get noticed. He did. In 1992, Hoey’s cover of Hocus Pocus rocketed into Billboard’s Top 5 Rock Tracks, becoming the most frequently played rock song of the year. In 1995, inspired by his mother’s love of Christmas and his own last name, Hoey released the first Ho Ho Hoey album, reimagining holiday classics with crunchy, metal-flavored electric guitar, making history as the first full length rock instrumental holiday album and selling over 350,000 copies. Now more than 30 years and 23 albums into his career, Hoey’s annual Ho Ho Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Tour has become a coast-to-coast tradition for families, blending his festive material with hits like Hocus Pocus and newer songs. His son Ian Hoey now joins him on guitar, and Gary makes a point of coming out after every show to meet fans and sign autographs. The tour also supports veterans through clothing drives and Toys for Tots.
