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 and Yngwie Malmsteen. 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 (JLT) (born Joseph Linquito) August 2, 1951 in Hackensack, New Jersey), was the singer for Fandango and two British hard rock groups Rainbow (1980-1984; break-up) and Deep Purple (1989-1992). He was also a songwriter and has also worked with famous guitarists Yngwie J. Malmsteen and Ritchie Blackmore (of Deep Purple). He is now working on his prolific solo career since his departure from Deep Purple and has worked with Glenn Hughes under the “Hughes Turner Project” name and w