JOEL HOEKSTRA discusses Trans-Siberian Orchestra & Whitesnake and more.

Jay Jay welcomes legendary guitar virtuoso Joel Hoekstra! This episode is a must listen for all guitar heads. Joel shares his remarkable journey from being a classically trained guitarist, & a young kid with chops in the suburbs of Chicago, to working in LA during the height of its 'shred guitar player scene, to being one of the best & most well versed guitarists in rock n roll.
Joel has played an invaluable role in the likes of Whitesnake, Cher, Night Ranger, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, the broadway musical Rock of Ages, & many others - in addition to his ongoing solo project Joel Hoekstra's 13.'
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Beyond the Music!
Originally published September 2023
Edited & Produced by Matthew Mallinger & Tor Caracappa
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