Joe Lynn Turner in Brazil!
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Many stories to tell and concerts around the world!
Ciro HIRUMA
Photo: C hris Marksbury 
When Joe Lynn Turner was asked by Ritchie Blackmore to compose the Rainbow, in the'80s, there was a radical change in the sound of the band, which entered into its phase of greater commercial success. Even with the end of the group, in 1984, Joe released the following year his first solo album, Rescue You, and presented himself as a singer for Yngwie Malmsteen in Odyssey (1988) live and work Trial by Fire: Live in Leningrad (1989) . Both albums were of fundamental importance in changing the sound of the guitar, which was launched in a more melodic and pop.
But the biggest challenge of Turner was still to come: accept the post of the classical singer of hard rock band Deep Purple. After recording Slaves and Masters (1990), an extensive world tour started and contributed even in the Brazilian lands. After this tour, during the recording of The Battle Rages On, Joe and Purple followed different paths. With more than ten CDs soils, Joe Lynn Turner still finds time for projects next to Glenn Hughes, the guitarist Akira Kajiyama, Brazen Abbot, Mother's Army and others.
But it is best to know Joe Lynn Turner through his own words, after all, he is the owner of the voice! In this interview, the singer facts unpublished account of his career, several curiosities and opinions about his life and the musicians who worked alongside them. Here is his exclusive interview.
Music Time: His latest CD, Second Hand Life, brings a surprise to fans of Deep Purple, the track "Stroke at Midnight", which is a version of "One Man's Meat," from The Battle Rages On. Tell in the history of this music, composed by you, Blackmore and Jim Peterik (ex-Ides of March and Survivor).
Joe Lynn Turner: Deep Purple and Ritchie brought Peterik as part of a plan to reach more fans, in a manner similar as Aerosmith was at the time. The Aerosmith was also a legendary band and classic rock, but they achieved a "new life" working with some composers whom they have had no contact in the 70s. Composers with great success in parades or enormous potential. Peterik is a great composer and this music came on one of the sessions of the album. When the Deep Purple recorded, was not the loudness that was seeking to achieve. So when I wanted to do this solo album, contact Blackmore and he gave me his blessing, said that basically wanted to see me make the music the way it should be done.
There is more material in The Battle Rages On with your participation? More compositions?
Yes, in terms of participation, no doubt. There are also some songs or segments of songs in the archives that probably will never be released. Some of the compositions of the album which was released sound really different from the way they were designed in the sessions I attended.
During his tour with Deep Purple, as was the atmosphere among the musicians? You felt at some point there was some movement behind the scenes strange? His exit from the band happened during the sessions of The Battle?
The relationship was great during the tour. We visit several countries feared that other bands because the Gulf War. There was a great energy of the public who watched us. They felt grateful because we had no fear of bringing our music to them. When I left the band, or they told me that I should leave, you will hear different versions from different people. I left because I felt that there was a lot of jealousy going on, and this is not the best environment for a creative activity or for business success. I know that some of the boys wanted Ian (Gillan) back, to try to bring the band to another level. I respect what they wanted, then went away.
During the concerts of Deep Purple tour of the Slaves and Masters, you proposed a way of singing itself, including new vocal arrangements, changed the metrics of some verses. That caused a reaction in most assiduous fans of the band? As the public via Joe Lynn Turner in front of Deep Purple?
The changes, as I recall, were in our favor because the guys were really upset at playing the same songs the same way in all the tours. They wanted change, so do some medleys. Thus, the majority of fans liked what he saw and heard. It seems that sometimes, saying that a minority did not like, and say it was more because of the voice. Nevertheless, it is rare that these people criticize something that they love, right? There are some hardcore fans of Deep Purple who are purists who only accept the band with a unique training, they thought I should not be part of the Purple. But I find with many fans of Deep Purple in the world today, and they are very cordial, I support. Thus, any negative criticism you've heard is really what a minority of people thought.
Talking about vocal technique, you studied singing scholar? I heard comments in the media that you had classes with professor of Pavarotti, is that true?
I am not a trained singer with erudite, if that is what you mean. I worked with a great singing instructor named Marty Lawrence, who has trained many vocalists, many names to mention now. He taught me the incredible technical and other skills that I still use even today. His son Don is also a professor now, as good as his father.
Soon after their departure from Deep Purple, your albums have become increasingly heavy, with hard rock trends. This was a strictly personal choice or was motivated by its exit from the band?
It was a personal choice. The humor sometimes controlling what you're composing and recording. Soon after my departure from Deep Purple, launched Nothing's changed, which is not hard or heavy. It has many influences Rhythm & Blues and in many ways is self-reflexive. I went into a dark period with Slam, but it reflected what I thought and felt at the time. None of this has to do with my departure from Deep Purple.
In his solo album Hurry Up and Wait, there is a new version for "Too Much is Not Enough" of Slaves and Masters. The idea was to improve the original version?
The intention was to do it the way it was supposedly designed to sound. The version of Purple undertook the original proposal. It was also made a demo for the band The Law of Paul Rodgers, and I wanted the song followed a direction closer this recording.
Undercover on the CD, the song "Vehicle", originally recorded by the band Ides of March showed its part more soul. It was an influence of Jim Peterik or its roots in soul music are more profound? I hear that you're a big fan of Otis Redding, it is true?
I am a fan of Otis Redding and is not only that, my initial influences were deeply established in soul and R & B. Recently, sang the song in the last show of his band and Jim Peterik World Stage, it was an incredible experience.
You want to go back to work with Akira Kajiyama and Al Pitrelli? Besides all that work in hard and heavy rock, Pitrelli participated in two albums of Asia. Did you hear this work, what you think? He is really a very versatile musician, is not it? What about Akira?
I hope so. I love working with them, but Al is really busy with other projects, such as TSO. He also works on a project with his wife. He is very requested. I had a chance to listen to your album with Asia. Both musicians are versatile and multi-talented. I do not know if you know, but Akira played all the instruments on the album on which he and I record together.
And his double with Glenn Hughes? We will have a third album of the project Hughes Turner Project?
I think it would be a great third album of the HTP, but now we are busy on other projects. Maybe someday. I love working with Glenn, is always inspiring. 
Second Hand Life is an eclectic mix of songs, a summary of his musical career and at the same time, a work that casts new perspectives for the future. One song, "Blood Red Sky", attracted my attention by its epic style and reminded me "Eyes of Fire", the Rainbow. Karl Cochran did an excellent job in this music, I want you to comment on the matter.
Thank you for your kind words and for analysis. The music was inspired by my trip to Turkey. I wrote a good deal there and then Karl reached with its remarkable sound introduction in the Middle East and the riffs. It is a favorite of the public between new compositions.
Recently rumors emerged about the return of the Rainbow. Do you believe in this possibility? His participation in Lantern Village of Blackmore's Night, may be a harbinger of this meeting? Ritchie is more tuned to the guitar, returning to roots to the few hard rock.
I myself am always hear these rumors. As I always say, if you want to go back Blackmore, I would be very concerned about it. I also have heard rumors of making a Blackmore sound heavier and a little more using the guitar today. When I attended the Blackmore's Night, it was purely a project of the band, there is nothing on a meeting of the Rainbow, but I loved the version they did for "Street of Dreams." (Editor's note: "Street of Dreams" is a rewrite of the song originally released the album Bent out the Shape (1983), the Rainbow)
In his solo albums, you almost created a "new Rainbow." Doogie White, Paul Morris and Greg Smith were part of Rainbow in the 90s. You had these musicians to Ritchie Blackmore or was merely coincidence?
They were originally in my band. They asked me for permission to join Ritchie, which was a very sincere them. That shows how much we respect each other.
Yngwie Malmsteen is really a temperamental musician? Talk about its passage in the band's guitarist.
All musicians can be temperamental, I think it depends on their territory, their field of expertise and your domain (laughter). He is a perfectionist in terms of knowledge in the area that works. Still, he is brilliant and the work we did together is incredible.
Calendar of Brazilian tour:
June 24: House Brazil - Belo Horizonte
June 26: TBA-Campinas
June 28: Manifesto Bar - Sao Paulo
June 30: Tom's Bar - Rio de Janeiro
Official Home Page: Joe Lynn Turner
Joe Lynn Turner - MySpace
