DEF LEPPARD's JOE ELLIOTT On IAN HUNTER Defiance Part 1 Album
Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott appeared on Ian Hunter's Defiance Part 1 album which was released on this day in 2023.
The album 'Defiance Part 1' was released on Friday 21st April via Sun Records.
The single 'Bed Of Roses' had been released in January and followed by two more songs 'Pavlov's Dog' and 'I Hate Hate'.
Joe contributed backing vocals to two songs on the album.
Guernica - which also features Mike Campbell (of Dirty Knobs fame...and ex-Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers).
This Is What I’m Here For - features the late Taylor Hawkins on guest drums.
The first time Joe will has played on a recording with a member of the Foo Fighters. Taylor also contributed drums to two other songs.
Listen to both songs below and the full album.
Joe spoke briefly about the album on his Planet Rock radio show.
This album marked the first time Joe appeared on an Ian Hunter solo album.
Among the MANY other star name guests on the album are - Eric, Dean and Robert from Stone Temple Pilots (and Delta Deep), plus members of Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Metallica and ex-Beatle Ringo Starr.
All songs were written by Ian Hunter and feature his regular band including guitarist Andy York.
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Ian Hunter - Defiance Part 1
- 01 - Defiance (Feat. Slash & Robert Trujillo) - 4:07
- 02 - Bed of Roses (Feat. Ringo Star, Mike Campbell) - 5:22
- 03 - No Hard Feelings (Feat. Johnny Depp & Jeff Beck) - 5:42
- 04 - Pavlov's Dog (Feat. Dennis DiBrizzi, Dean DeLeo & Robert DeLeo) - 4:31
- 05 - Don't Tread On Me (Feat. Todd Rundgren) - 3:52
- 06 - Guernica (Feat. Mike Campbell & Joe Elliott) - 5:23
- Dane Clark: Drums and Percussion
- Mike Campbell: Electric Rhythm and Lead Guitars
- Joe Elliott: Background Vocals
- Andy Burton: Harmonium
- Andy York: Bass, Baritone Guitar, Background Vocal
- Ian Hunter: Piano
- 07 - I Hate Hate (Feat. Dennis DiBrizzi) - 3:55
- 08 - Angel (Feat. Taylor Hawkins & Duff McKagan) - 6:08
- 09 - Kiss N' Make Up (Feat. Taylor Hawkins & Billy Bob Thornton) - 2:56
- 10 - This Is What I'm Here For (Feat. Taylor Hawkins & Joe Elliott) - 3:33
- Taylor Hawkins: Drums
- Waddy Wachtel: Electric Rhythm and Lead Guitars
- Joe Elliott: Background Vocals
- Paul Page: Bass
- Andy Burton: Organ
- Andy York: Baritone Guitar Ian Hunter: Piano
- 11 - I Hate Hate (Alternate Version) - 3:52
- Record Label - Sun Records
- Total Time - 49 mins
- Release Date - 21st April 2023
Buy 'Defiance Part 1' Online
The Joe Elliott Show - 15th April 2023 Quote
Ian Hunter
"The album's out in a couple of week's time. I can't wait. Actually I've heard it. So on behalf of all you Ian Hunter fans out there. I can't wait. The album is Defiance Part 1. And that song that we just heard is the most recent song that Ian has released and written from that album. I Hate Hate."
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