240 - Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans Siberian Orchestra, Night Ranger)
240 - Joel Hoekstra In episode 240 of “Have Guitar Will Travel”, presented by Vintage Guitar Magazine, host James Patrick Regan speaks with guitarist Joel Hoekstra, in their conversation Joel describes living in New York City and growing up in the suburbs of Chicago with his parents who were both classical musicians and Joel tells us why he didn’t pursue piano. Joel describes the impact of seeing AC/DC on MTV as a kid which slowed his sports interests. Joel describes his gear starting on his stepmom’s guitar and he discusses his guitars from then on… and how he got the collecting bug and he discusses his custom Gibson’s and Jackson’s and the guitars he uses for each of his gigs. Joel tells us about his first bands through his gigs with Trans Siberian Orchestra, Whitesnake, Night Ranger, Jim Peterik, Cher… as well as his time spent as a pit guitarist for Broadway shows like Rock of Ages and Love Janis. Joel talks about using in-ear monitors and hearing loss and Joel talks about his t...