Dying to Live (13 album)


Dying to Live is the first full-length studio album by Joel Hoekstra's 13. It was released on October 16, 2015 by Frontiers Records.
American guitarist Joel Hoekstra is known as a member of the band Whitesnake and for being a former member of Night Ranger. He also contributed to the works of Trans-Siberian Orchestra and to the Broadway musical Rock of Ages. The album was originally announced as a collaboration of Hoekstra with vocalist Russell Allen on lead vocals, Vinny Appice on drums and Tony Franklin on bass, with vocalist Jeff Scott Soto on backing vocals. Later, Joel Hoekstra decided to record more tracks with Soto on lead vocals and add keyboard player Derek Sherinian to record a few solos.
The album also features guest appearances by Toby Hitchcock and Chloe Lowery.

Track listing

All music and lyrics written by Joel Hoekstra, except Changes, lyrics by Russell Allen

Personnel

;Guest musicians