Gary Hoey – Ho! Ho! Hoey: The Complete Collection

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World renowned rock guitarist Gary Hoey’s first break came in 1987 when Ozzy Osbourne liked Hoey’s tape enough to fly him to LA for an audition. Although Zakk Wylde wound up with the gig, Ozzy recommended Hoey move to LA where he was certain he would get noticed. So he did – thanks Ozzy – and it paid off. In 1992 Gary’s cover of “Hocus Pocus” rocketed into the Billboard’s Top 5 Rock Tracks.

With a collection of 19 albums it’s no wonder Gary Hoey is listed as one of the top 100 guitarists of all time. In 1994 Hoey scored the successful “Endless Summer II” soundtrack for New Line Cinema. In 2012, he produced and co-wrote The Queen Of Metal, Lita Ford’s latest release “Living Like Runaway” for SPV records to rave reviews. As Music Director for Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp, he’s worked with legends like Joe Perry, Roger Daltrey, Yes, blues icon Johnny Winter, Robben Ford, Leslie West, and KISS drummer, Peter Criss. And he has toured and traded licks with the likes of Jeff Beck, Brian May of Queen, Ted Nugent, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Peter Frampton, and Dick Dale.

Hoey has explored many styles in his career, from hard rock to rock to surf to prog, and with 2013’s “Deja Blues” he came home to the blues. His latest, 2016’s “Dust & Bones,” is an exuberant fusion of blues and rock. But whatever style he plays, one thing is certain, Gary Hoey is a fiery, charismatic player who connects with the crowd. Whether he’s playing scorching originals or rock classic covers, his solos are thrilling and reminiscent of Clapton or Stevie Ray in their fiery youth. One thing that remains consistent is Hoey’s impassioned command of the guitar. He can attack his instrument with feral intensity and then play something very soft and achingly beautiful. This ability to mix feeling, phrasing, technique and tone is the true mark of a master guitarist.

“It’s great to hear Gary sing and play the blues with his trademark intensity, feel and authenticity. And the guitar tones! “Dust & Bones is a great sounding Blues/Rock album that’s both vintage and modern at the same time.” – Joe Satriani

Track Listing

Disc One:
1. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
2. Jingle Bell Rock
3. The First Noel
4. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
5. Jingle Bells
6. The Little Drummer Boy
7. The Twelve Days Of Christmas
8. My Favorite Things
9. O Come All Ye Faithful
10. Blue Christmas
11. The Christmas Song
12. ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
13. Silent Night
14. Deck The halls
15. Silver Bells
16. Joy To The World
17. Ave Maria
18. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Disc Two:
1. Frosty The Snowman
2. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
3. Greensleeves
4. Winter Wonderland
5. Carol Of The Bells
6. You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch
7. Away In A Manger
8. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
9. Feliz Navidad
10. White Christmas
11. God Rest
12. I’ll Be Home For Christmas
13. Happy Xmas
14. O Little Of Bethlehem
15. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
16. Ho! Ho! Hoey
17. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
18. Cookies and Egg Nog
19. Auld Lang Syne