Russian Rockers PUSHKING Preparing To Release All-Star Album Featuring JLT

Russian rockers PUSHKING are putting the finishing touches on the on their new all-star album entitled "The World As We Love It" (formerly known as "Pushking - Duets"). Joe sings on a couple of the tracks as he is much "in-demand" and wildly popular in Russia and many other Eastern European countries. Other guests include: Billy Gibbons (ZZ Top), Paul Stanley (KISS), Alice Cooper, Glenn Hughes and many more.Read the recent press release, here: Press Release.

JLT at Golden Stag Music Contest

While on tour with Over The Rainbow, Joe was invited to perform onstage with Romanian superstar Loredana Groza at the Golden Stag Music Festival. JLT's in good company as a variety of artists have performed at the festival over the years, including James Brown, Kylie Minogue, Diana Ross, Christina Aguilera, Cyndi Lauper, Kenny Rogers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, UB 40, INXS, Scorpions, Tom Jones, Ricky Martin, Pink, Sheryl Crow and many others. Here's a link to a Reuters report and photo: Photo. Link to video clip: JLT and Loredona.

Blood Red Sky Tour: Latin America

After playing several successful concert dates in South America last year, Joe Lynn Turner (ex-Rainbow/Deep Purple/Yngwie Malmsteen) returns to the continent for more shows this May. Garnoe Productions, the company that is producing the dates, has launched a revised website to promote the shows: jltlatinamerica.com.

Joe on VH1's "That Metal Show"

JLT joins Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson February 27 at 11pm (Eastern Time) for "That Metal Show" on VH1's Classic channel. Trunk says, "Joe was great to have as a guest. We are all friends and fans of his and have wanted him since we started taping the show. His personality and great stories made for a killer episode." Once the show debuts on February 27, the episode will repeat a few times more. Check VH1 Classic listings for details: vh1classic.com.

Over The Rainbow: Russia and Europe Tour Fall 2009

Check out Over The Rainbow's Official My Space page for recent vidoes, including a great version of "Gates of Babylon" and "Ariel." Plus, links to some photos and news from the recent Fall European tour: www.myspace.com/overtherainbowrocks.

Voices Of Rock: High And Mighty-Features JLT

Voices Of Rock, " High And Mighty," is slated to be released August 28.
According to a recent press release, "The award winning production team of Lausmann and Voss decided to move on and write new gems in the vein of traditional Melodic Rock." The astonishing line-up of international top score singers includes JLT, Dan Reed, Robin Beck and more. A sample of Joe's contribution, entitled, "Tonight," can be found here: www.metalheaven.net.

New Sunstorm album "House of Dreams" official release information and audio samples available

Frontiers Records is proud to announce the release of the second SUNSTORM album, "House of Dreams." This AOR masterpiece, featuring JLT on vocals, is already out in Europe on Frontiers in the USA via Frontiers/Super D. It will be released in Japan on King Records and the Japanese version will feature a bonus track called, "Standing In The Fire." Joe dug deep into the archives and found some classy Melodic Rock gems to resurrect. Other writers contributing songs include, Jim Peterik (Survivor, Pride of Lions) and Desmond Child (KISS, Bonjovi, etc.). To read the entire press release, click here: www.frontiers.it.

Howard Lease's first solo CD featuring JLT finally out on Frontiers

"Secret Weapon" is Leese's first solo record and showcases two tracks with JLT on vocals: "Alive Again" and "Hot to Cold" (also featuring Deana Johnston of TV's "Rockstar: INXS" fame). Best known as guitar player for Heart, Leese also co-produced some of their albums. To read the entire press release from Frontiers, go here: www.frontiers.it.

JLT featured in Fireworks Magazine

There's a three page article/interview by James Gaden in the latest edition of the UK-based Fireworks magazine. The printed version of the magazine is available for £4.50 in the UK in all Borders stores, from the magazine's festivals website shop at www.thefirefest.com or by emailing them direct at Fireworks.Mag@ntlworld.com. It will also be for sale through www.melodicrock.com. As always, James and JLT have an engaging conversation so this is one issue not to be missed by JLT fans!

JLT featured in Goldmine Magazine: Backstage Pass

Joe goes one-on-one with internationally renowned journalist, Peter Lindblad. In this detailed and revealing interview, Joe says, "Well, let's back that up. First of all, I got the call at the 11th hour. They did have a singer. It took ?em so long to find a singer because Ritchie just didn't want Gillan. They just don't get along. I know that's all history. It's in the books." to find out what Joe is talking about and to read more, go here: www.goldminemag.com.

JLT and Big Noize: New Song "Battlefields" available for streaming

From Big Noize's My Space Blog: We are happy to announce that the song "Battlefields," that was performed for our troops in Iraq and Kuwait, has finally been completed and posted. The music was recorded and sent to Joe who then sang the vocal and sent it back to LA where it was mixed and mastered. Check it out via Big Noize's My Space page at: www.myspace.com/abignoize.

Broadcast Quality Big Noize video, High Res photos and more from Iraq

Dvidshub.net is often described as similar to the "Associated Press" for the military in that like AP, it provides written material, photos, audio and video to any media outlets who would like to use the content. To access news stories, news video packages, B-roll and more of Big Noize's tour in Iraq with JLT, go to: dvidshub.net and type "Big Noize" in the search box. If you would like direct links for high res photos and broadcast quality video/audio to use in print magazines, print newspapers, radio or on television please contact Lisa Walker: LisaWalker@tothemax1.com

Joe Lynn Turner DVDs with Cem Koksal and Rock and Pop Masters (RPM)

Turkish neo-classical guitarist and composer CEM KOKSAL and his bandmates joined forces with JLT for a 10 date concert tour of Turkey in May 2006. Captured with 14 cameras before the 35,000 people you can check out the spectacular trailer here: cemkoksal.com. Recorded in 2006 in Florida USA, the RPM DVD and CD feature some of rock and pop's biggest classic hits ever and the singers who made them famous. Joe is prominently featured along with Jimi Jamison (Survivor), John Cafferty (of the Beaver Brown Band/Eddie and The Cruisers Soundtrack), Grammy nominee Robbie Dupree, Larry Hoppen (Orleans) and more. For info, visit rpmconcerts.com.

Free Concert featuring JLT and Rock and Pop Masters in Weston, Florida

Saturday, March 14, 2009 Joe and RPM return to Weston Regional Park at 7 PM for the city's 5th Annual Free Outdoor Concert. Joining JLT onstage is a steller lineup that includes: Larry Hoppen - Orleans, Mark Farner- Grand Funk Railroad, David Pack- Ambrosia, Joe Bouchard - Blue Oyster Cult, Jeff Scott Soto- Journey and Robert Papst & Jane Bogaert- Dominoe (From Munich Germany). For more information go to: www.westonfl.org and www.rotaryweston.org.

JLT to co-host Eddie Trunk Rocks January 9

Joe will join legendary radio and VH1 personality, Eddie Trunk January 9 for his entire radio show as Trunk's co-host. The program airs live on Q104.3 (NYC, NJ, LI, CT-USA) from 11PM-2AM every Friday evening. It also runs on affiliate stations and worldwide on www.KNAC.com on tape delay. For a full listing of places and ways to hear this show, go to www.eddietrunk.com, navigate to BROADCAST and then to SYNDICATION.

Tour of Iraq and Kuwait a Huge Success!

Joe and bassist Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne), guitarist Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot) and drummer Simon Wright (ACDC) wrapped up their tour of Iraq on September 11, 2008. The shows received rave reviews from military journalists and non-journalists. ERIC F. MEJIA, Lt Col, USAF said, "All in all, it was the best evening that this place has seen - ever." Joe even enjoyed some crowd surfing himself and said it was a "life changing experience." Navigate to the Photos, Multimedia and Rarities sections of this website for more.

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