On July 1, 1987, “Capo” label released “Defender”, the thirteenth Rory Gallagher studio album. It was recorded in 1986, at “The Point”, “Olympic Studios”, “West 3 Studios”, “Music Works”, “Redan Studios” in London and was produced by Rory Gallagher.
Personnel:
- Rory Gallagher – vocals, guitar, harmonica
- Gerry McAvoy – bass guitar
- Brendan O’Neill – drums
- John Cooke – keyboards
- Lou Martin – piano
- Bob Andrews – piano
- Mark Feltham – harmonica
- Alan O’Duffy – production associate
- Dónal Gallagher – executive producer
Track listing:
All tracks by Rory Gallagher except where noted..
- Kickback City
- Loanshark Blues
- Continental Op
- I Ain’t No Saint
- Failsafe Day
- Road to Hell
- Doing Time
- Smear Campaign
- Don’t Start Me Talkin’ – Sonny Boy Williamson II
- Seven Days