Joseph Arthur Mark Linquito, better known as Joe Lynn Turner, is a multifaceted American artist born on August 2, 1951. Throughout his illustrious career, he has worn many hats, including those of a singer, guitarist, songwriter, and producer.
Turner's most notable endeavors have been with the hard rock bands Rainbow, Yngwie J. Malmsteen, and Deep Purple. Prior to his work with these iconic groups, he fronted and played guitar with the pop rock band Fandango in the late 1970s. In the early 1980s, he joined Rainbow, where he not only sang but also co-wrote songs with the band's guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore, and bassist, Roger Glover.
After Rainbow disbanded for the first time in March 1984, Turner pursued a solo career, releasing the album Rescue You and subsequently working as a session musician. He provided background vocals for renowned artists such as Billy Joel, Cher, and Michael Bolton, who later advised him to focus on recording jingles for radio and television.
Turner's compositions and collaborations with songwriters like Desmond Child and Jack Ponti were recorded and released by international artists, including Jimmy Barnes, Lee Aaron, and Bonfire. He also had a brief association with neoclassical metal guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen and later joined Deep Purple.
In the mid-1990s, Turner resumed his solo career, releasing nine studio and two live recordings. He continued to work on various projects, including tribute albums and collaborations with progressive rock band Mother's Army, Bulgarian hard rock band Brazen Abbot, funk rock duo Hughes Turner Project, and classic rock/progressive rock band Rated X.
In 2006, Frontiers Records approached Turner to participate in the AOR side project Sunstorm. By 2016, four albums had been released under the Sunstorm moniker. That same year, Turner released The Sessions, a collection of tracks featuring a who's who of classic rock royalty as guest musicians. He has since continued to tour extensively throughout Europe.
