Hokis Pokis - Members Bios

Joey DiGirolamo, Original founding member of Hokis Pokis, 1970
Lead Singer, M.C. Frontman, Drums and Percussionist
Born: South Ozone Park, NY
Raised: Floral Park, NY
Gemini
Began playing the drums at the age of five.
Influenced by: Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Singers David Clayton Thomas, Tom Jones and James Brown.

Joseph Scarola, Original founding member of Hokis Pokis, 1970
Bass, Back round Vocals, Composer and Music Arrangements
Born: Brooklyn, NY
Raised: Bellerose, NY
Sagittarius
Began playing the guitar and bass at the age of thirteen.
Influenced by: Motown, Chicago, Tower of Power, Tavarus, and Stevie Wonder.

Nick Spano, Joined Hokis Pokis in 1979
Lead Singer, Keyboard, Composer, Music and Vocal Arrangements.
Born: NY, NY
Raised: Franklin Square, NY
Libra
Began singing and playing the piano at the age of seven.
Influenced by: Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Elton John, Motown, Manhattan transfer.