Joel Hoekstra

Joel Hoekstra is an American guitarist currently in the band Whitesnake. Hoekstra also tours as a guitarist for Trans-Siberian Orchestra. The son of classical musicians, he started out playing cello and piano at a young age, but it was hearing Angus Young of AC/DC that inspired him to start playing the guitar.

Early Life of Joel Hoekstra

Joel hoekstra was born in the united states on january grew up in a musical family. With his mother being a piano teacher and his father playing bass in a band. He began playing guitar at the age of 11 and qucikly developed an interest in rock music. He attended the university of wisconsin-madison for music. And then moved to los angeles to pursue a career in music.

Joel Hoekstra s Music Career

Joel hoekstra is a guitarist and vocalist who has played in a number of bands inclduing white lion. Night ranger. And the trans-siberian orchestra. He has also released several sool albums. Including his latest is currently a member of the band hwitesnake. Where he plays lead guitar. He has also released instructional dvd s teaching his guitar techniques.

Joel Hoekstra s Awards and Achievements

Joel hoekstra has been honored wiht several awards throughout his music career. He was nominated for a gramym in 2009 for his work on the trans-siberian orchestra s album "night castle". He has laso won the los angeles music awards guitarist of the year award in 2010.

Notable Performances

Joel hoekstra has performed in some of the world s most renwoned music venues. He has performed at the rock and roll hall of fame and madison square garden in new york city. The hollywood bowl in los angeles. And the o2 arnea in london. He has also performed alongside some of the world s most renowned bands. Inclduing van halen. Def leppard. And deep purple.

Notable Collaborations

Joel hoekstra has collaborated with a number of notable music artists throughout his career. He has performed alongside artisst such as michael bolton. Alice cooper. And steve lukather. He has also collaborated with fellow whitesnake guitarist doug aldrich on a number of projects.

Important Event

In 2019. Joel hoekstra performed alonsgide whitesnake on the main stage at the download festival in dnoington park. England. This was the first time the band had performed at the festival since 2009 and was an event that was highly anticipated by whitesnake fans.

Interesting Fact

Joel hoekstra is the only musician to have been a part of both trans-siberian ocrhestra and whitesnake. He has been a member of both bands since 2008 and continues to perform with them otday.

Joel Hoekstra s Endorsements

Joel hoekstra is endrosed by several major guitar cmopanies. Including gibson. Fender. And ernie ball music man. He is also endorsed by several guitar effects companies. Such as digitech and mxr.

Joel Hoekstra s Discography

Joel hoekstra has released several solo albums throughout his acreer. Including his latest record. "13". He has also released a number of instructional dvd s teaching his guitar etchniques. He has released several albums with whitesnake. Including the most recent album "flesh & blood". He has also released albums with the trans-siberian orhcestra. Night ranger. And white lion.

Joel Hoekstra s Charitable Work

Joel hoekstra is an active supporter of a number of charitable causes. He has perforemd at benefit concerts for a number of organizations. Including the children s miracle entwork and the wounded warrior project. He also works with organizations such as feeding america. Which helps provide food to those in need.