Joel

JOEL HOEKSTRA

The son of classical musicians, Joel Hoekstra started out playing cello and piano at a young age, but it was hearing Angus Young that inspired him to start guitar. Raised in the Chicago area, Joel has lived in New York City for the past 10+ years.

Joel lives to give the Night Ranger fans an energetic, classic show! In addition to playing in Night Ranger, Joel is also the lead guitarist for the hit Broadway show 'Rock of Ages' and recently toured with Trans Siberian Orchestra. Through shows with other various projects, Joel has also played with: Eric Martin (Mr Big), Kevin Cronin (REO), Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Tommy Shaw (Styx), Don Barnes (38 Special), Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow), Rik Emmett (Triumph), Alan Parsons, Kip Winger, Tom Keifer (Cinderella), Matthew & Gunnar Nelson, Jimi Jamison & Jim Peterik (Survivor), Martha Davis (The Motels), Mickey Thomas (Starship), David Pack (Ambrosia), Donnie & Johnny Van Zant & Mark Slaughter to name a few.

Joel uses:
Gibson guitars
Suhr amps & guitars
EVH amps
Taylor acoustic guitars
DBZ guitars
Atomic guitars
Schecter guitars
Nady wireless systems
Ernie Ball strings
Big Bends Nut Sauce
Seymour Duncan pick-ups
Star Access picks
Mono Cases
Fractal Audio Systems
Head straps
Morpheus Drop Tune pedal
Tech 21 midi pedals
G7 Capos