Gary Hoey (born August 23, 1960) is an American hard rock and later blues rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He has recorded more than twenty albums. Hoey was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. At fourteen, he often lingered outside Boston’s Berklee College of Music, making friends and offering to pay for lessons. He left high school to focus entirely on music, performing in Boston’s local clubs and teaching guitar to other young players. In 1987, he auditioned for Ozzy Osbourne as a potential replacement for Jake E. Lee, though the position ultimately went to Zakk Wylde. In 1990, Hoey formed the band Heavy Bones with singer Joel Ellis, bassist Rex Tennyson, and drummer Frankie Banali. The group released its debut album in 1992, but disbanded shortly afterward. In 1993, Hoey recorded the album Animal Instinct, which included a cover of the Focus hit “Hocus Pocus.” The single reached the top five on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. He later contributed to the soundtrack of Endless Summer II (1995). Hoey has toured and/or recorded with Brian May, Ted Nugent, Foreigner, Joe Satriani, The Doobie Brothers, Beth Hart, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai, Peter Frampton, Rick Derringer, and Lita Ford. He supported Jeff Beck on the U.S. leg of Beck’s spring 2010 tour. Hoey also played on and co‑wrote several songs for Lita Ford’s 2012 album Living Like a Runaway, and toured with her in support of the release. His 2008 album Fade to Blues marked a shift in his own work toward a stronger blues rock direction.
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Pipeline
Simplify
Hocus Pocus
Mass Hysteria
Low Rider
Black Magic Woman
Fade To Blue
City Sunrise
Deep South Cafe
Joy to the World
Motown Fever
Bert’s Lounge
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