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

Mel Galley
Background information
Birth nameMelville John Galley
Born(1948-03-08)8 March 1948
Cannock, Staffordshire, England
Died1 July 2008(2008-07-01) (aged 60)
Heath Hayes and Wimblebury, Staffordshire, England
GenresHard rock, funk rock, pop rock, blues rock, progressive rock, heavy metal
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer-songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • bass
  • vocals
Years active1967–2008
Formerly of
  • Finders Keepers
  • Trapeze
  • Whitesnake
  • 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 the 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 the 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 esophageal 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".

Galley died on 1 July the same year at the age of 60.[4]


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. 16 April 1984. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  2. "projectphenomena.com". projectphenomena.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2014.
  3. "Former WHITESNAKE/TRAPEZE Guitarist 'Seriously Ill With Cancer'". Blabbermouth. 7 February 2008. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
  4. "Tributes for Whitesnake guitarist". BBC News. 3 July 2008. Retrieved 30 March 2022.



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Mel Galley (8 de marzo de 1948-1 de julio de 2008), fue un guitarrista inglés que tocó en las agrupaciones Whitesnake, Trapeze, Finders Keepers y Phenomena. Nació en Cannock, Staffordshire, Inglaterra. Su salida de Whitesnake se debió a un accidente que sufrió en Alemania, lo que le impedía tocar la guitarra de manera adecuada.[1] Más tarde logró volver a tocar usando un instrumento llamado "The Claw" (la garra). Junto a su hermano Tom Galley y Wilfried Rimensberger, fundó la agrupación Phenomena.[2]

[ru] Гэлли, Мел

Мелвилл (Мел) Джон Гэлли (англ. Melville John Galley; 8 марта 1948, Кэннок, Стаффордшир, Англия — 1 июля 2008, там же) — британский гитарист, автор песен. Участник групп Whitesnake, Trapeze, Finders Keepers и Phenomena.


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