Defiance Part 1

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An inveterate hard worker, Hunter took the lockdown as a creative opportunity, writing a series of new songs which he tracked in his Connecticut basement alongside his longtime collaborator, guitarist/producer/multi- instrumentalist Andy York. DEFIANCE PART 1 is a full-speed-ahead rock ‘n’ roll record rarely heard in this day and age, recorded with a crew of irrefutable rock ‘n’ roll all-stars and released on the definitive rock ‘n’ roll label. Taylor Hawkins drums on the late-album trio of "Angel,""Kiss N' Make Up" and "This Is What I'm Here For," and the soaring "No Hard Feelings" features another departed friend, Jeff Beck ( Johnny Depp alongside), playing tasteful but virtuosic guitar leads that elevate the song's rich melody.

The 'Product' page will show the most up to date info we have with regards to the item and its release date, but this information is subject to change so check in with us if you have any questions. DEFIANCE PART 1 is heralded by today’s premiere of the nostalgic first single, “ Bed Of Roses,” featuring guitarist Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac) and drums by Ringo Starr, available today at all DSPs and streaming services. Indeed, “Pavlov’s Dog” is Hunter at his ferocious best, a snarling rocker featuring the surviving members of Stone Temple Pilots – brothers Dean DeLeo (guitar) and Robert DeLeo (bass) and Eric Kretz (drums).Two years later we made the move to our present address, 35 The Headrow, where we have remained ever since. But he’s remained relevant with credible albums featuring his strident, Dylan-inspired rocking and insurgent, edgy vocals. I’ve been in Sun Studios a couple of times,” he adds, “and I don’t know what it does for anybody else, but it’s a great feeling being in that room, a very strange feeling. DEFIANCE PART 1 is heralded by today’s premiere of the nostalgic first single, “ Bed Of Roses,” featuring guitarist Mike Campbell (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac) and drums by Ringo Starr, available today at all DSPs and streaming services.

Defiance" kicks things off with Slash soloing throughout and Metallica's Robert Trujillo playing the same Fender bass that Jaco Pastorius used on Hunter's All American Alien Boy in 1976. More from the press release: Now in its seventh decade, Hunter’s illustrious career has long been marked by collaboration, from the golden age of Mott the Hoople to his fabled partnership with Mick Ronson and 21st century renaissance with his crack backing combo, the Rant Band.Inthe title track of his first album in seven years, Ian Hunter declares with pride that he's " still flyin' by the seat of my pants" and " still frolickin' with all the young dudes.

He hit the strings on his guitar, laid it on the floor, had the amp cranked and left his studio – and left it on for days. Omg I love Ian from Mott the Hoople, the man is a genius he should be in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame. Speaking of a bit left, Hunter also confirms that there’s more left in the tank and there will be a part 2 to follow, featuring yet more big names.The Rant Band’s James Mastro (guitar), Paul Page (bass), and Dennis Dibrizzi (keyboards) lend additional support. Guernica," meanwhile, plays him as the smartest man in the room, name-checking classical paintings to frame a discussion about creative inspiration and drive, and making it sound profound rather than posturing. Indeed, “Pavlov’s Dog” is Hunter at his ferocious best, a snarling rocker featuring the surviving members of Stone Temple Pilots – brothers Dean DeLeo (guitar) and Robert DeLeo (bass), and Eric Kretz (drums).

Known for his high profile collaborations with artists like David Bowie and Queen, Ian Hunter continues this tradition on his new LP, Defiance Part 1.

Normally, like when I was in Mott, there were so many things happening that the other musicians didn’t even know what the song was about. Its also what this album would have been if it had been conventional as it’s just Hunter and The Rant Band (it would have still been brilliant – and there’s another version too with Jeff Tweedy on). Fellow octogenarian Ringo Starr (82) keeps the beat on the following “Bed of Roses” which pounds out with the force of the best Mott grinders as guitarist Mike Campbell provides gutsy six-string support. With time on their hands due the pandemic, his fellow musicians took the demos and stems that Hunter and York put together in his basement and added unforeseen power and creativity through their own trademark talents.