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..

1. Kickback City
2. Loanshark Blues
3. Continental Op
4. I Ain’t No Saint
5. Failsafe Day
6. Road to Hell
7. Doing Time
8. Smear Campaign
9. Don’t Start Me Talkin’ – Sonny Boy Williamson II
10. Seven Days