Joel Hoekstra

This week, Jay Jay welcomes back 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.' Don't miss this conversation, only on the Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music! Edited & Produced by Matthew Mallinger