Jake Hooker
- January 4, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
Jake Hooker Biography
| Name | Jake Hooker |
| Birthday | May 3 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place Of Birth | Israel |
| Birth Country | Israel |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Jake Hooker is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on May 3, 1953 in Israel, Israel. Israeli-American musician who played guitar in the pop-rock band Arrows in the 1970s.
He co-wrote the hit song “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll”, which was made famous by rock singer Joan Jett.
Hooker was born in Haifa, Israel, but his family moved to the United States when he was a child. Hooker himself moved to England in the 1970s. Hooker joined forces with his friend Alan Merrill, already a star in Japan, to found the band Streak in 1972, which evolved into the Arrows. The band had several hit records produced by Mickie Most. Hooker and Merrill wrote the song “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” for the Arrows. It was a response to The Rolling Stones’ “It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It)”. The song, recorded in 1975 and originally relegated by Most to a b-side, has gone on to become a rock classic. The Arrows broke ground by hosting their own weekly TV series Arrows on the UK Granada ITV network, which showcased many top glam rock acts.
Hooker married actress/singer Lorna Luft in London on Valentine’s Day 1977. Hooker retired as a musician in 1978 when the Arrows disbanded, moving to Los Angeles to manage Luft. Their marriage ended in divorce, following which he continued to reside in Los Angeles, working as a publisher, producer, manager, and entrepreneur, until his death.
He was married to Lorna Luft from 1977 to 1993 and they had two children.
Jake Hooker Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jake Hooker is one of the richest Guitarist from Israel. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jake Hooker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was born in Israel, but his parents moved to the United States when he was still a child.
His band, Arrows, had its own series on the on the Granada ITV network.
Jerry Mamberg (May 3, 1953 – August 4, 2014), better known as Jake Hooker & Jake Hooker Richards, was a musician, best known as the guitarist for the rock/pop band Arrows.
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Who is Jake Hooker Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Jake Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Israel. Jake Hooker celebrates birthday on May 3 of every year.