Joe Lynn Turner (JLT), born Joseph Linquito August 2, 1951 in Hackensack, New Jersey, is a melodic hard rock singer best known for his work with Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen and his brief stint in Deep Purple. He played the accordion as a child, grew up with an appreciation for classic R&B and became an accomplished guitarist in his early teens.
Joe Lynn Turner has a career that spans more than 40 years and counting while fronting legendary bands such as Deep Purple, Rainbow, and Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force.
