moment he found the sound he’d been chasing, and the heart behind “Left Out in the Cold.”
We also dig into the powerful Lita Ford feature on “You Know I Would,” how playing with his son Ian Hoey changes the energy onstage, and a little rig talk—Fender, Tone Master, and the digital and analog that keeps it honest. Holiday spirit included: 30 Years of Ho Ho Hoey and plans for a new Christmas record.
Episode Highlights
- The creative spark and songwriting on Avalanche
- Lita Ford’s vocal fire on “You Know I Would”
- The story behind “Left Out in the Cold”
- Live tone notes: Fender amps, Tone Master, and trusty stomp boxes
- On-stage chemistry with Ian Hoey
- Holiday tour vibes & a new Christmas record in the works
Chapters
- 00:00 – Welcome & Masters Radio family
- 00:28 – Avalanche & the creative spark
- 01:32 – Lita Ford on “You Know I Would”
- 02:45 – “Left Out in the Cold” backstory
- 12:56 – Tone & rig: Fender/Tone Master, stomp-box core
For more see Gary’s website: https://garyhoey.com/
