Rainbow Reunion ‘A Very Big Possibility’
However, ex frontman Joe Lynn Turner says he's "not supposed to talk about it"
Former Rainbow vocalist Joe Lynn Turner says it’s a “very big possibility” that Ritchie Blackmore will resurrect the band in the near future.
In an interview with Rock Overdose in Greece, Turner, who fronted the group from 1980 to 1984, was asked if he was aware of any plans to reform Rainbow.
Despite saying he’s “not supposed to talk about it”, Turner handily went on to talk about it.
"Well, I'm gonna be honest with you right now. Yes. Possibly. (Reforming the band) is very possible," he said.
"Last year, I wouldn't say it. But this year I say it. It's possible. It's a very big possibility that something might, just might, happen.
“I heard talk of it and all I can say is I'm not supposed to talk about it, but I'm talking to you now, and all I want you to do is say yes.
“There's a very big possibility that we may have a reunion. And it would be phenomenal."
Turner was the third Rainbow vocalist behind the late-great Ronnie James Dio (1975 to 1979) and Graham Bonnet (1979 to 1980).
He was succeeded by Doogie White when the band reformed in 1994 until their ultimate demise three years later.
A total of 23 musicians performed in Rainbow over the years alongside band founder and lynchpin Ritchie Blackmore.