Name Mel Galley | Role Guitarist | |
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Albums Slide It In, Medusa, Saints & Sinners, Dream Runner, Psycho Fantasy Similar People Dave Holland, Neil Murray, Micky Moody, Cozy Powell, Glenn Hughes | ||
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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.
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- David coverdale in memory mel galley cozy powell jon lord belgrade 13
- Whitesnake 1983 Mel Galley Solo
- With Finders Keepers
- With Trapeze
- With Glenn Hughes
- With Whitesnake
- With Phenomena
- With Cozy Powell
- References
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. 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 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.
"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".
Whitesnake 1983 - Mel Galley Solo
With Finders Keepers
"Sadie, The Cleaning Lady" (single)