: This Russ Ballard cover became one of the band's biggest hits, showcasing Turner's smooth, AOR-friendly vocals.
“JLT remains one of rock's best and most underrated frontmen. His first effort with Rainbow was the best of the three he did with Blackmore.” Facebook · The Metal Voice · 2 months ago rainbow_difficult_to_cure_full_album_1981_with_...
Released in 1981, marked a pivotal transition for Rainbow, as Ritchie Blackmore steered the band toward a more commercial "American-radio" sound with new vocalist Joe Lynn Turner. While some fans of the earlier Ronnie James Dio era viewed this shift as a "sell-out," many modern listeners and critics appreciate it as a masterclass in early '80s melodic hard rock. Album Highlights : This Russ Ballard cover became one of
