Pussy LeHoot: 45 Years in Drag

Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 2m

For forty-five years, Kevin McSweeny, known as Pussy LeHoot, has ruled Arizona’s drag scene with unmatched flair and heart. Born from a teenage spark at a Phoenix gay bar, his journey from Hollywood dreams to iconic drag queen began when he embraced his feline-inspired persona after a name shouted at him one night. Now sixty-five and still commanding the stage at Charlie’s Phoenix for twenty-five years, he’s not just performed—he’s mentored, fundraised, and redefined drag as a force for community and artistry. While he worries social media and reality TV have diluted drag’s magic, he remains…