"Dying to live" CD by Joel Hoekstra's 13

As the name suggests, the band Joel Hoekstra's 13 is a side project of Whitesnake's guitar player Joel Hoekstra who is also known for his work with Night Ranger, the Trans Siberian Orchestra and the show Rock Of Ages. The musicians involved in the debut album "Dying To Live" are partly the best that Classic Rock currently has to offer.

The sensational line-up is as follows:
Joel Hoekstra (WHITESNAKE) - guitar, backing vocals
Jeff Scott Soto (JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) - lead vocals, backing vocals
Russell Allen (ADRENALINE MOB, SYMPHONY X) - lead vocals, backing vocals
Vinny Appice (Black SABBATH, DIO) - drums
Tony Franklin (THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER) - bass

Special Guest Musicians:
Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER, BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION) - keyboards
Chloe Lowery (TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) - vocals
Toby Hitchcock (PRIDE OF LIONS) - additional backing vocals
Charlie Zeleny (JOE LYNN TURNER) - percussion
Dave Eggar (AMY LEE, COLDPLAY) - cello