Name: Joe Hoare.
Date of Birth: 16th August 1975.
Place of Birth: Perivale, Middlesex.
Currently Reside in: East London.
Children: Valentina(11), Francesco(4) & Alberto(4mths).
Current Occupation: Musician.
Worst Job Ever Done: Making sandwiches with Ben at Wembley Arena.
Other/Previous Bands: Gypsy Kiss.
Interests Outside Music: Fast cars and slow women.
Football Team: QPR.
Heroes/Inspiration: My Wife & Kids, Keith Richards, Keith Moon, John Lennon, Gary Hoare, Michael Palin, Ronnie Barker, Brian Blessed, Dalai Lama, Jesus, Father Christmas, Charlie Sheen & Mel Gibson.
Favourite Bands/Artists: Led Zeppelin, The James gang, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, The Faces, Freddie King, BB King, Deep Purple, Steely Dan, ZZ Top, Mountain, Grand Funk Railroad, Cream, Blind Faith, Queen, Kiss, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, David Bowie, Free, Derek & the Dominoes, The Rolling Stones, Elton John.
Favourite Films: The Jerk, Anchorman, Arthur, Life of Brian, Rear Window, The Last Waltz, Close Encounters, The Green Mile, Star Wars, Decline of the Western Civilisation part 2, Rain Man, The Good the Bad & the Ugly, Blazing Saddles.
Favourite TV: Mad Men, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Planet Earth, Time Team, Summer Heights High, Flight of the Conchords, Newsround.
Favourite Books/Authors: Wilbur Smith, Agatha Christie, Charles Dickens, C J Sansom, Stephen King, Edward Rutherford.
Favourite Food: Curry, Turkish, Sunday Roast, Steak & Chips, Italian & Ripe Avocados.
Favourite Drink: Red wine, Old Thumper Ale, Guinness, Cockspur Rum & Coke, Builders tea & Espresso coffee.
Favourite Cities/Towns/Countries: London, Livorno, Koh Samui, New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo.