This is great, Dietmar! Thanks so much for posting. I wish the box set of the first season box set of the Equalizer had some commentary tracks with Michael Finlayson, Jeff, Stewart and other folks involved with the production of the show. especially for episodes such as China Rain which is one of my favorites. I suspect there is a treasure trove of stories like this waiting to be unearthed! If they ever release the complete series on DVD, they need to give it more love and attention with the extras compared to what we got with first season's release.
Michael Finlayson: Johnny Copeland, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bill Bruford, Aerosmith, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Lisa-Lisa & Cult Jam w/ Full Force, Oran "Juice" Jones, Divine...
Jeff Lord: Depeche Mode, Whitney Houston, Steve Winwood, Devo, Carly Simon, James Brown...
Did you know what some of this Equalizer music was used for a Spanish-language soap opera (novela)?
I can't remember the name of the program. I used to hear it all the time when visiting my girlfriend's house. Her mother used to watch it all the time. They'd play the music during scenes and during transitions.