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Joel Hoekstra Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Joel Hoekstra Biography

Joel Hoekstra is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on December 13, 1970 in Orland Park, Illinois, United States.

In 2008, Hoekstra joined Night Ranger and combined with guitarist Brad Gillis as a part of the group’s dual guitar driven sound. Hoekstra toured with Night Ranger and performed on several albums with the group and appeared in the videos for the songs Growin’ Up In California, Knock Knock Never Stop and High Road. In 2011, Joel filled in for Mick Jones in Foreigner while continuing to play with Night Ranger on the same tour.

Hoekstra appeared as guest guitarist on two episodes of That Metal Show on VH1 Classic (January 25, 2014 and March 14, 2015). and has performed on stage and in the studio with many artists including Foreigner, Dee Snider, Jeff Scott Soto, Jim Peterik, The Turtles, Big Brother & the Holding Company, and many more.

NameJoel Hoekstra
First NameJohn
Last NameLinacre
OccupationGuitarist
BirthdayDecember 13
Birth Year1970
Place of BirthOrland Park
Home TownIllinois
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignSagittarius
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseAntonia Adelle Gianino
Children(s)Not Available

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 2015, Frontiers Records released the debut album Dying to Live from his side project Joel Hoekstra’s 13, to rave reviews. The album featured performances by Russell Allen, Vinny Appice, Tony Franklin, and Jeff Scott Soto. In 2016, Hoekstra played on Michael Sweet’s chart-topping album One Sided War and appeared in the video for the song “Radio”.

Joel Hoekstra Net Worth

Joel Hoekstra is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joel Hoekstra's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Joel Hoekstra (born December 13, 1970) is an American guitarist currently in the band Whitesnake and also tours with Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Cher. 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. He was raised in the suburbs of Chicago, in Orland Park, but has lived in New York City since 2001.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeGuitarist
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Hoekstra has contributed to many articles in Guitar World magazine and in 2017 Guitar World released an instructional DVD titled Hard Rock Lead Guitar Master Class with Joel Hoekstra.

Hoekstra served as a counselor at the 20th anniversary of the Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy Camp where he played along with Nancy Wilson, Vinnie Appice, Steven Adler, and Gregg Bissonette and others. Hoekstra also frequently plays acoustic duo shows with singer/guitarist Brandon Gibbs ( Devil City Angels). Hoekstra also performed with Paul Shortino on the song “War Cry” on the album Sinister (released on October 27, 2017) by Appice (Carmine Appice and Vinny Appice).

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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In 2014, Hoekstra joined Whitesnake as their guitarist alongside fellow guitarist Reb Beach. Hoekstra played on The Purple Album (released May 2015) which was a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale’s time as the lead singer for Deep Purple. Hoekstra appeared in the videos for the songs “Stormbringer”, “Gypsy” and “Soldier of Fortune” off The Purple Album and “Shut Up & Kiss Me” and “Trouble is Your Middle Name” videos off the Flesh and Blood album. Hoekstra was co-writer with Coverdale on six of the songs Flesh and Blood. He has toured with Whitesnake on their The Purple Album tour (2015–16), The Greatest Hits tour (2016-2018) and their Flesh and Blood tour (2019).

Who is Joel Hoekstra Dating?

According to our records, Joel Hoekstra married to Antonia Adelle Gianino . As of December 1, 2023, Joel Hoekstra’s is not dating anyone.

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Hoekstra is currently playing guitar for Cher on the Here We Go Again Tour of 2018-2020. He also served as guitarist for Cher during her Las Vegas residency at the Monte Carlo. Hoekstra performed at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards as the guitarist for Cher on the songs “Believe” and “If I Could Turn Back Time” as Cher received the Icon Award.

Top Facts about Joel Hoekstra

  1. Joel Hoekstra is an American guitarist born in 1970.
  2. He has played with Whitesnake, Night Ranger, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
  3. Hoekstra has released several solo albums.
  4. He was a guitar instructor at the Berklee College of Music.
  5. Hoekstra has been nominated for multiple Grammy Awards.
  6. He is known for his virtuosic playing style and stage presence.
  7. Hoekstra has collaborated with many notable musicians in the industry.
  8. He has also worked as a session musician on various projects.
  9. Hoekstra is endorsed by Gibson Guitars and Seymour Duncan pickups.
  10. He frequently tours around the world with different bands and projects.

Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Joel Hoekstra celebrates birthday on December 13 of every year.

Who is Joel Hoekstra wife?

Antonia Adelle Gianino

When did Joel Hoekstra join Whitesnake?

In 2014, Hoekstra joined Whitesnake as their guitarist alongside fellow guitarist Reb Beach. Hoekstra played on The Purple Album (released May 2015) which was a re-imagination of classic songs from David Coverdale’s time as the lead singer for Deep Purple.

What kind of guitar does Joel Hoekstra play?

Hoekstra’s main electric guitars include a Gibson Les Paul goldtop ’57 reissue, various Gibson Les Paul Customs, a 50th-anniversary Flying V, an SG, a Howard Roberts, a Fender Jazzmaster, a Jackson PC1, and a striped EVH (several of them are fitted with Fernandes sustainers).

How good is Joel Hoekstra?

Joel Hoekstra is a major talent by any measurement and Running Games is another incredible addition to his body of work. “Joel Hoekstra really got everything right on ‘Running Games’..well-crafted melodic hard rock…..an originality that excites, a strong musical breeze that blows away any negative notion.”

Is Joel Hoekstra married?

Antonia Adelle Gianino

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