Johnny Gioeli (Brooklyn, New York, 1967) is an Italian-American rock singer who has been the lead vocalist of German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell's band since 1998, making him the longest-serving singer in that outfit. He is also the driving force behind Hardline, the melodic hard rock band he co-founded in 1992 with his brother Joey and Journey guitarist Neal Schon, and the voice of Crush 40, the duo behind the rock soundtracks of Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog series.
Axel Rudi Pell released the album Ghost Town on March 20, 2026 via Steamhammer, with Gioeli as vocalist - the band's 23rd studio album.
On Ghost Town, Gioeli sings a duet with German metal legend Udo Dirkschneider on the track 'Breaking Seals', a first in the career of Axel Rudi Pell.
Axel Rudi Pell went on Ghost Town Tour through Europe in March and April 2026, with two Dutch shows in Zoetermeer and Sneek.
Gioeli announced a world tour under the name 'Speed of Sound featuring Johnny Gioeli', planned for late 2026, to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Gioeli called on fans via social media to contribute ideas about the name of the Hardline tour in 2026.
