Here's the deal. I grew up with Joey in the same neighborhood in Hackensack NJ. A typical lunch pail community at that point. We played in rival bands. I was a drummer in mine and he was the lead guitarist in his. Bottom line is he had a much better singing voice than his lead singer. He wanted to leave that band and did. He started a group called Ezra. I left for college but still kept in touch and followed his career to Fandango though Ritchie Blackmore's bands, Rainbow and then a redo of Deep Purple. Joey does not have male pattern baldness. He has a condition where there is no hair at all. He does not even have eyebrows. He has worn baseball caps and wigs his whole life. Cruel deal to be dealt a young man but he has handled it with dignity and humility. I don't know a better person than Joey and am pleased that we had a great relationship for many years. Rock on Joey!
It seemed like there was an Ezra poster on every telephone pole in my hometown of Hasbrouck Heights. We had the CYO at Corpus Christi Church so it was Filet of Soul, Muffin and Ezra. I was a couple of years younger playing in the basement of Corpus Christi Center... “the minor leagues” 😂
I had the direct pleasure of meeting Joe Lynn Turner tonight, he truly is a remarkable talented, Humble Guy. Keep rocking Joe! Love you! Pina The NJ Vixen
About 15 years back I was in a local cover band. JLT was in town for a concert, I forgot who, but we were doing Stone Cold and Power by Rainbow. He was at the bar and jumped up on stage and sang a couple tunes with us.
This was amazing.. I just watched all 11 of them.. One of the best interviews ive ever seen.. what an awesome guy.. So real and honest... Looking forward to seeing him soon..
Вие сте моят идол ,от момента, когато чух Вашата песен, през 1984 год . Тя и до ден днешен е моят химн. Аз живея с Вашите песни, дори присъствах на един Ваш концерт във Варна,България. За мен, такина изпълнитали като Вас, вдигат адреналина ми и ме карат да се чувствам жива. Благодаря Ви от все сърце. Аз съм на 73 год., но само Рокендролът може да съживи и мъртвите!
Totally awesome interview!!! I had the pleasure to meet him once this year, and once last year!!! The best performed I've ever seen live. He is also just as charming and down-to-earth off stage!! JLT is one the rare performers who takes the time to meet everyone after the show!!! He is trully the master!!!
Look past the 'stuff'..and your inner resentments,.. Joe's a Legend... no matter what. The full interview rocks. Thanks for the music Joe,... you trudged, and made it to the 'other side"...so many haven't..so many won't.
He most definately plays guitar and good at that, I knew JLT back in the day when he was with Ezra... He was a guitar player and singer.... He is also an open, nice all around guy!!
Yes I have. We recorded Slaves and Masters at our studio . . RB keeps to himself quite a bit . . hope to do a proper interview sometime in the future . . Cheers! Greg
The same thing didn't happen with Bolin, not at all. The problem with Tommy Bolin in Deep Purple was not that he was American. It was that he was a heroin addict and couldn't be relied on. He even messed up his arm while injecting, to the extent he couldn't play guitar properly. Last Concert In Japan is evidence of that. When Ritchie left mid tour in 1993 Joe Satriani (American) filled in for the rest of the tour and the band wanted him to join permanently. And Steve Morse, (an American), has been with Deep Purple since 1994 without any hint of problems. So the problem was not with Americans as such, it was just with Joe (Mr Arrogant) Lynn Turner. Yes I know the comment is 3 years old but it has to be said that you're talking crap!
No its a wig. He's had Alopecia since a child. In fact I don't think he even has eyebrows. Fav singer though. He grew up around my town Fort Lee NJ right on the GW Bridge and when i was a teen he was in the best band in the county (Ezra) as a kid himself. Later that band morphed into Fandango and holy shit they were big. On there way to megastardom until the lead guitar got killed in a headon on the Palisades Parkway. 1979? Too bad 'cause Fandango was unreal.
He wasn't the only person to play guitar with Blackmore. George Harrison also played guitar with Blackmore around 1984. Deep Purple played Lucille with George.
Ritchie also did a tribute to Paul Kossoff with Sweet after Kossoff died, so he played on stage with Andy Scott. And in his current band, there sometimes are acoustic guitar parts played by others.
Damn few vocallists can match Joe's range and raw vocal powerl I would say he is actually in the range of Freddie Mercury! He really should have been Queen's new singer.
i hope i look this good when i get to this age...56? he was born in aug '51..yep, 56 when this interview took place...he's aging very nicely..his voice hasn't changed much..i heard his cover of metallica 'nothing else matters'...i was totally awed! such a versatile singer! and his vocal range is amazing..very few singers of his calibre from the 70s era left these days. i don't think he's wearing a wig...we females could spot a wig three miles away!
I remember all of this, I am from Hackensack, NJ "JLT"s home town.. I remember Ezra pretty well, they had to be the best band around in those days.. yes that band morphed into Fandango, the lead guitar player was Rick Blakemore, he was killed in a car accident in 1983, and yes Fandango was great!
You people that get on here and bash this guy are very inferior about yourself. I'm on my son's account. But, I have been In Love with this guy from afar since 1972! I have never been lucky enough to get close to him! Damn! But, I admire his spunk and ambitions! I think he has a wonderful voice, and he put Rainbow on the charts! Unfortunately, we all age, but he is doing it with dignity and doesn't try to hide that fact. As for the business with Russia and Putin, I think that has alot to do with his wife. It would be nice to see him with someone that actually loved him for him, and not for any other reason. She is supposedly an attorney, I don't know how???? She is always crammed up his ass everywhere he goes, she could not possibly be practicing law! Could it be that she is afraid he might look at someone that is his equal and has his best interest at heart? Who knows, but that is what happens when you marry someone so young. I still think he's a great person, and I still want to meet his guy!
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There are “rock stars” who play the role off stage and there are down to earth and humble musicians like JLT, the dudes from Toto, and guys like Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti. I prefer the latter.
@@CB-xr1eg If you are too stupid to see how full of shit this guy is in all his interviews then go ask... actually nevermind, if you are really that dumb no one could possibly explain it to you. Sorry.
@@SaulGoodman-w2x I know Joe is full of shit and I've watched most of these interview videos. But he actually was a guitar player before he became a singer. Not sure why you're going on about him asking Ritchie to do solos though. He never said that or even implied it. Must be just you not understanding what he says.
It's so true how people are sometimes forced to sing because of situations...and then realize they're great...or develop to be great. (BTW, Joe, Ritchie is a god guitar player...Malmsteen is a tool.)
Always loved this guy. Not a big metal fan at all really either. Joe is just a dynamite soulful melodic cool singer. Rainbow, to me, was/is a very cool soulful rock and roll band with great songs. With Joe at the mike.
I don't know where he got the idea that Ritchie liked his playing, because there is an interview where Ritchie clearly says:"He played guitar, but not well." LOL...wishful thinking I guess.
Joe is such a great singer.
And he's the nicest guy you'll ever meet.
I can proudly say that guy has been in my house.
Here's the deal. I grew up with Joey in the same neighborhood in Hackensack NJ. A typical lunch pail community at that point. We played in rival bands. I was a drummer in mine and he was the lead guitarist in his.
Bottom line is he had a much better singing voice than his lead singer. He wanted to leave that band and did. He started a group called Ezra. I left for college but still kept in touch and followed his career to Fandango though Ritchie Blackmore's bands, Rainbow and then a redo of Deep Purple.
Joey does not have male pattern baldness. He has a condition where there is no hair at all. He does not even have eyebrows. He has worn baseball caps and wigs his whole life. Cruel deal to be dealt a young man but he has handled it with dignity and humility. I don't know a better person than Joey and am pleased that we had a great relationship for many years. Rock on Joey!
It seemed like there was an Ezra poster on every telephone pole in my hometown of Hasbrouck Heights. We had the CYO at Corpus Christi Church so it was Filet of Soul, Muffin and Ezra. I was a couple of years younger playing in the basement of Corpus Christi Center... “the minor leagues” 😂
I had the direct pleasure of meeting Joe Lynn Turner tonight, he truly is a remarkable talented, Humble Guy. Keep rocking Joe! Love you! Pina
The NJ Vixen
My Grandmother used to watch Joe and his sister when they were kids. lol Our families were very close back in the day. We grew up in Hackensack NJ.
About 15 years back I was in a local cover band. JLT was in town for a concert, I forgot who, but we were doing Stone Cold and Power by Rainbow. He was at the bar and jumped up on stage and sang a couple tunes with us.
This was amazing.. I just watched all 11 of them.. One of the best interviews ive ever seen.. what an awesome guy.. So real and honest...
Looking forward to seeing him soon..
love you Joe Lynn!
Вие сте моят идол ,от момента, когато чух Вашата песен, през 1984 год .
Тя и до ден днешен е моят химн.
Аз живея с Вашите песни, дори присъствах на един Ваш концерт във Варна,България.
За мен, такина изпълнитали като Вас, вдигат адреналина ми и ме карат да се чувствам жива. Благодаря Ви от все сърце. Аз съм на 73 год., но само Рокендролът може да съживи и мъртвите!
This is Fannnntastic!!!!
Totally awesome interview!!! I had the pleasure to meet him once this year, and once last year!!! The best performed I've ever seen live. He is also just as charming and down-to-earth off stage!! JLT is one the rare performers who takes the time to meet everyone after the show!!!
He is trully the master!!!
I'm glad he had some positive things to say about Ritchie Blackmore. It's cool when guys work together for a while and manage to part on good terms.
Thank you for posting this treasure. JLT is one of the most talented, classiest, sweetest human beings.
I like this guy!
I worked with Joe's dad Artie in Carlstadt, NJ...a real good man and he was so proud of Joe when he joined Deep Purple.
My best friend is Joey Lynns cousin. I liked him a lot in Rainbow !!!
incredible family story, Although hes one of the greatest singer in rock music, he appears so simple and humble. Love this man,love his singing
Good looking guy for older man!
hit hits the pitch B4 so we'll it's scary, one of the top 5 range singers of all time in my book
Very American, simpathetic person with we the fans, I met him in Barcelona, he speaks some Spanish (rápido!) and has a degree in Literature.
Look past the 'stuff'..and your inner resentments,.. Joe's a Legend... no matter what. The full interview rocks. Thanks for the music Joe,... you trudged, and made it to the 'other side"...so many haven't..so many won't.
Joe is a fantastic singer
He most definately plays guitar and good at that, I knew JLT back in the day when he was with Ezra... He was a guitar player and singer.... He is also an open, nice all around guy!!
Yes I have. We recorded Slaves and Masters at our studio . . RB keeps to himself quite a bit . . hope to do a proper interview sometime in the future . .
Cheers!
Greg
I think Joe is right about different cultural backgrounds when an american enters Deep Purple. Same thing happened with Bolin.
The same thing didn't happen with Bolin, not at all. The problem with Tommy Bolin in Deep Purple was not that he was American. It was that he was a heroin addict and couldn't be relied on. He even messed up his arm while injecting, to the extent he couldn't play guitar properly.
Last Concert In Japan is evidence of that. When Ritchie left mid tour in 1993 Joe Satriani (American) filled in for the rest of the tour and the band wanted him to join permanently. And Steve Morse, (an American), has been with Deep Purple since 1994 without any hint of problems. So the problem was not with Americans as such, it was just with Joe (Mr Arrogant) Lynn Turner.
Yes I know the comment is 3 years old but it has to be said that you're talking crap!
No its a wig. He's had Alopecia since a child. In fact I don't think he even has eyebrows. Fav singer though. He grew up around my town Fort Lee NJ right on the GW Bridge and when i was a teen he was in the best band in the county (Ezra) as a kid himself. Later that band morphed into Fandango and holy shit they were big. On there way to megastardom until the lead guitar got killed in a headon on the Palisades Parkway. 1979? Too bad 'cause Fandango was unreal.
He wasn't the only person to play guitar with Blackmore. George Harrison also played guitar with Blackmore around 1984. Deep Purple played Lucille with George.
Ritchie also did a tribute to Paul Kossoff with Sweet after Kossoff died, so he played on stage with Andy Scott. And in his current band, there sometimes are acoustic guitar parts played by others.
Don't forget Glenn Hughes...one of the most underrtaed singers of all time.
How can you compare Glenn Hughes to this third teamer?
thanks for this
Damn few vocallists can match Joe's range and raw vocal powerl I would say he is actually in the range of Freddie Mercury! He really should have been Queen's new singer.
i hope i look this good when i get to this age...56? he was born in aug '51..yep, 56 when this interview took place...he's aging very nicely..his voice hasn't changed much..i heard his cover of metallica 'nothing else matters'...i was totally awed! such a versatile singer! and his vocal range is amazing..very few singers of his calibre from the 70s era left these days.
i don't think he's wearing a wig...we females could spot a wig three miles away!
I remember all of this, I am from Hackensack, NJ "JLT"s home town.. I remember Ezra pretty well, they had to be the best band around in those days.. yes that band morphed into Fandango, the lead guitar player was Rick Blakemore, he was killed in a car accident in 1983, and yes Fandango was great!
Joe & Essra Mohawk once wrote a song together.
He's pretty cool too.
Is Joe's birth name Joseph Arthur Mark Linquito?
Yes
You people that get on here and bash this guy are very inferior about yourself. I'm on my son's account. But, I have been In Love with this guy from afar since 1972! I have never been lucky enough to get close to him! Damn! But, I admire his spunk and ambitions! I think he has a wonderful voice, and he put Rainbow on the charts! Unfortunately, we all age, but he is doing it with dignity and doesn't try to hide that fact. As for the business with Russia and Putin, I think that has alot to do with his wife. It would be nice to see him with someone that actually loved him for him, and not for any other reason. She is supposedly an attorney, I don't know how???? She is always crammed up his ass everywhere he goes, she could not possibly be practicing law! Could it be that she is afraid he might look at someone that is his equal and has his best interest at heart? Who knows, but that is what happens when you marry someone so young. I still think he's a great person, and I still want to meet his guy!
Right on! You are right on!
Wesley McPeek Dear Wesley, tell your Mom that if she ever needs a really good international lawyer or attorney, Me and the experts at our KPAG International Law Firm are always ready to assist:
www.greece-lawyer.com/greek-lawyers-team-of-experts/
That should satisfy her curiosity.
Regarding Putin... Maybe your Mom should read more international news and stop watching so much CNN...
P.S. Despite her age, your Mom must be fun at parties! She's got her opinions about everything and everyone... )))
totally agree..wig or not, JLT's still cool!
There are “rock stars” who play the role off stage and there are down to earth and humble musicians like JLT, the dudes from Toto, and guys like Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti. I prefer the latter.
Bwahahaha yeah man, you are a guitar player first. Did you ask Ritchie to do some of the solos on the Rainbow albums? LOL
He explained what he meant by that. If you're too stupid to understand then get an adult to explain it.
@@CB-xr1eg If you are too stupid to see how full of shit this guy is in all his interviews then go ask... actually nevermind, if you are really that dumb no one could possibly explain it to you. Sorry.
@@SaulGoodman-w2x I know Joe is full of shit and I've watched most of these interview videos. But he actually was a guitar player before he became a singer. Not sure why you're going on about him asking Ritchie to do solos though. He never said that or even implied it. Must be just you not understanding what he says.
It's so true how people are sometimes forced to sing because of situations...and then realize they're great...or develop to be great. (BTW, Joe, Ritchie is a god guitar player...Malmsteen is a tool.)
Always loved this guy. Not a big metal fan at all really either. Joe is just a dynamite soulful melodic cool singer. Rainbow, to me, was/is a very cool soulful rock and roll band with great songs. With Joe at the mike.
At least Ozzy doesn't have guitar under his name on the Wikipedia page.. Everyone plays guitar but he's not known for it..
The older he gets, the more he looks like Don Dokken.
got to say that this part of the story - this particular singer mmmm take it- leave it.
on to something that i thought was more serious
Marty McFly grown old
Ozzy never played guitar..
jlt is jlt...he is real
I don't know where he got the idea that Ritchie liked his playing, because there is an interview where Ritchie clearly says:"He played guitar, but not well." LOL...wishful thinking I guess.
Is Joe bald?
As the proverbial coot!
malmsteen
I don't dispute he plays guitar. It's just the "I'm a guitar player *first*" that is crap. Brilliant singer though.
@seventiesclassic Name-dropping? Joe blows the fuck out of that over-rated mono-toned, no-range, no subtly Sinatra
Once you learn keyboard, learning guitar doesn't make any sense.. Unless just to do solos or something..
He always has to remind everybody that he's plays guitar LOL okay Joe we get it so quit patting yourself on the back
2:24 2:58 no shit Sherlock! .-)
The wig is just SO distracting. It's hard to get away from it, which is a shame, because he's such a great singer.
A guitar player first my arse
He is a nice guy,but he still use a wig.
It's not wig- He's just got really good hair for an older man.
this guy is a pop singer but thinks he is rock
EVEN WOMEN SHOULDN'T WEAR THAT MUCH MAKEUP
He does have a big ego though just watch the rest of this review.
the medical condition is called male pattern baldness.