Gary Holt

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gary Holt
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	May 4, 1964(1964-05-04)
Age	60
Birthplace	San Pablo
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Taurus

Gary Holt Biography

Gary Holt is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on May 4, 1964 in San Pablo, California, United States. A musician from the Thrash Metal genre and musician who also wrote songs. He played lead guitar in the groups Slayer as well as Exodus. Between 1982 to 2010, he appeared on 14 Exodus albums including Lessons in Violence and Bonded by Blood.

Following After Kirk Lee Hammett left Exodus to become the lead guitarist of Metallica, Holt was largely responsible for keeping Exodus from disbanding. quit Exodus for the position of main guitarist of Metallica, Holt was largely responsible for preventing Exodus from breaking up.

After guitarist Tim Agnello left Exodus in 1981, Holt joined the band and has been the main songwriter and the most senior member of the group ever since. Following Kirk Hammett’s 1983 departure from Exodus to join Metallica, Holt kept the band going and for many years, he and Rick Hunolt were referred to as the Exodus’ “H-Team” guitar players. Holt is the only member of Exodus who has played on every album.

In the 2004 election, Holt vouched for John Kerry, but conceded that “they’re all dirty crooks, all politicians. But at least (Kerry) wasn’t a coward. He fought in Vietnam whereas George W. Bush Jr. was a draft dodger.”

The birthplace of his father was Richmond, California, he later moved to Pinole, California with his wife Lisa Perticone and his two daughters.

Gary Holt Net Worth

Gary Holt is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gary Holt 's net worth $8 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The guitarist joined Exodus in 1981 after the departure of Exodus’s former guitar player, Tim Agnello.

He was inspired by the music professions that included He was influenced by the musical careers of Michael Schenker, Ritchie Blackmore, and Angus Young, among others., Ritchie Blackmore, and Angus Young, in addition to other artists.

Gary Wayne Holt (born May 4, 1964) is an American guitarist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a guitarist, the bandleader, and the main songwriter for the American thrash metal band Exodus and was also a member of Slayer from 2011 to 2019, replacing their original guitarist Jeff Hanneman, following his death in May 2013.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Gary Holt Dating?

According to our records, Gary Holt married to Lisa Perticone. As of December 1, 2023, Gary Holt’s is not dating anyone.

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Holt is an atheist. In October 2017, he became a vegan.

Facts & Trivia

Gary Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gary Holt celebrates birthday on May 4 of every year.

On December 17, 2018 his father Billie Charles Holt (born July 6, 1933) died.

Is Gary Holt still in Slayer?

Holt was later confirmed to be a permanent member of Slayer , following Hanneman’s death on May 2, 2013, and stayed with the band until their split, following the conclusion of their 2018–2019 farewell tour.

Is Gary Holt still in Exodus?

Fortunately, I love it — but it’s not always easy.” Holt began filling in for SLAYER guitarist Jeff Hanneman at live shows in 2011, and became the band’s full-time co-guitarist as of 2013, while remaining a member of EXODUS. Holt played on SLAYER’s final album, “Repentless”, which came out in 2015.

Does Gary Holt have children?

Gary Holt was born on May 4, 1964 in Richmond, California, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for From Dusk Till Bong (2022), Slayer: Pride in Prejudice (2016) and Exodus: Objection Overruled (1990). He is married to Lisa Perticone. They have two children.

How old is Gary Holt?

58 years (May 4, 1964)

Why did Slayer stop?

Araya spoke openly about his frustration with Slayer’s hectic touring schedule for many years, eventually revealing to Loudwire that he struggled with sleep apnea and got very little sleep on the road. Araya also suffered from serious neck issues , which forced the Slayer frontman to stop headbanging onstage.