Mel Galley

Mel Galley
Birth name Melville John Galley
Born (1948-03-08)8 March 1948
Cannock, Staffordshire, England
Died 1 July 2008(2008-07-01) (aged 60)
Heath Hayes and Wimblebury, Staffordshire, England
Genres Hard rock, funk rock, pop rock, blues rock, progressive rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter
Instruments Guitar, vocals
Years active 1967–2008
Associated acts Finders Keepers, Trapeze, Whitesnake, Phenomena

Melville John "Mel" Galley (8 March 1948 – 1 July 2008) was an English guitarist and singer, best known for his work with Whitesnake, Trapeze, Finders Keepers and Phenomena.

Galley was born in Cannock, Staffordshire, England. While a member of Whitesnake, he badly injured his arm in an accident at a fairground in Germany and had to leave the band, as he was unable to play guitar because of nerve damage as a result of incompetent surgery.[1] Later he became known for playing with "The Claw", a specially developed spring and wire device fitted to his hand which enabled him to play guitar again. Together with his brother Tom Galley and Wilfried Rimensberger, he was a founding member of Phenomena[2] where his songwriting and guitar playing skills had a major impact on its success.

On 7 February 2008 Galley revealed that he was suffering from esophagus cancer, and had only a short time to live.[3]

"I have been very lucky. I have seen some great bands, and played with many great musicians. And I have enjoyed some tremendous experiences. I am thankful that I can say a proper goodbye to all the friends I have made, who are now rallying 'round me".

Discography

With Finders Keepers

"Sadie, The Cleaning Lady" (single)

With Trapeze

With Glenn Hughes

With Whitesnake

With Phenomena

With Cozy Powell

References

  1. ↑ "Whitesnake History". Deep-purple.net. 1984-04-16. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  2. ↑ "projectphenomena.com". projectphenomena.com. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  3. ↑ "Former Whitesnake/Trapeze Guitarist 'Seriously Ill With Cancer' - Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. 2008-02-07. Retrieved 2014-08-24.


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