Fandango was an American pop rock band which began as a four-piece, playing in the local clubs in the Tri-state area: New Jersey, New York, Connecticut (circa 1976) before adding three more members prior to their first recording contract being signed in March 1977.
[1] It was fronted by vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (who by then had already changed his given name 'Linquito' through a suggestion by guitarist Rick Blakemore).
[3] Phil Walden's Paragon Agency (who initially represented such artists as Otis Redding, Percy Sledge, and Sam & Dave in the early 60s) were responsible for booking Fandango.
The group, after the release of their fourth album (Cadillac), disbanded shortly after their equipment was stolen at Chicago Fest.
[5] Turner's work with the band got him noticed by Barry Ambrosio (who was Ritchie Blackmore's personal assistant).