Year : 2023 (Japan Edition)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 146 mb
Bio:
Joel Hoekstra, best known to millions of rock fans as the currrent guitarist for Whitesnake, and also known for his work with Night Ranger and Trans Siberian Orchestra and the show Rock of Ages, debuts with the new melodic hard rock studio album “Dying To Live” from his electrifying new side project, Joel Hoekstra’s 13”.The son of classical musicians, he started out playing cello and piano at a young age, but it was hearing Angus Young that inspired him to start guitar.He was raised in Chicago and he has lived in New York City for over 13 years. Over the years, he has toured with Night Ranger and performed as a guitarist in the Broadway musical, Rock of Ages.He also made a cameo appearance alongside Sebastian Bach, Nuno Bettencourt, Kevin Cronin and Debbie Gibson in the big screen movie adaptation.Hoekstra also plays with Trans-Siberian Orchestra[6] on their Winter tours. Joel has played on stage and in studio with Foreigner, Dee Snider, Jeff Scott Soto, Jim Peterik, The Turtles, Big Brother & the Holding Company and many more. Joel appeared as guest guitarist on That Metal Show on VH1 Classic on 1/25/14.In August 2014 David Coverdale announced that Joel Hoekstra is replacing Doug Aldrich in Whitesnake.
Album:
Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Revolution Saints) has announced the upcoming third release from his solo project Joel Hoekstra's 13, "Crash Of Life" on June 16, 2023. "Crash Of Life" introduces a new talent into the fold as Girish Pradhan (Girish And The Chronicles, The End Machine) takes on lead vocal duties on the album. As with the previous two albums, bassist Tony Franklin (Blue Murder, The Firm), drummer Vinny Appice (Last In Line, ex-Dio, Black Sabbath) and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (Sons Of Apollo, Black Country Communion) contribute their immense musical talents. And as he did on the last record, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto also lends a helping hand with background vocals. Hoekstra once again handled the bulk of the creative process, overseeing production, songwriting and arranging (music and lyrics) for this stunning hard rock record. Chris Collier returns and does a masterful job mixing and mastering here as well.New York City based guitarist Joel Hoekstra currently plays for Whitesnake and Trans Siberian Orchestra. He is also a member of Revolution Saints with Deen Castronovo (Journey) and Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, The End Machine, ex-Dokken) and Iconic with Michael Sweet (Stryper), Nathan James (Inglorious), Marco Mendoza (ex-Journey, The Dead Daisies) and Tommy Aldridge (Whitesnake, ex-Ozzy Osbourne). Additionally, Joel is also well-known for his work with Cher, Night Ranger, the Broadway show Rock of Ages, his fill in work with Foreigner, annual sets on the Monsters of Rock Cruise, recording projects like VHF and his acoustic shows with Brandon Gibbs. He is also a frequent columnist for Guitar World Magazine. In recent years, Joel released the critically acclaimed albums "Dying To Live" and "Running Games" from his side project Joel Hoekstra's 13. He has also released three instrumental solo albums.
Line-Up:
Girish Pradhan - Vocals - See also: Girish and the Chronicles, The End Machine, Firstborne
Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Rock Of Ages, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder) - Bass
Derek Sherinian - keyboards
Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath, Dio) - Drums
+ guest:
Jeff Scott Soto (Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen) - Backing Vocals
Tracklist:
01. Everybody Knows Everything
02. Crash Of Life
03. Damaged Goods
04. Torn Into Lies
05. Far Too Deep
06. Not Tonight
07. Over You
08. I Would Cry For Love
09. Don't Have Words
10. Find A Way
11. You're Right For Me
12. Through The Night
13. Over You (Acoustic Version) (Japan Bonus Track)
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