Mel Galley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mel Galley
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Melville John Galley |
| Born | 8 March 1948 Cannock, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 1 July 2008 (aged 60) Heath Hayes and Wimblebury, Staffordshire, England |
| Genres | Hard rock, funk rock, pop rock, blues rock, progressive rock, heavy metal |
| Occupations | Guitarist |
| Years active | 1967–2008 |
Melville John Galley (born March 8, 1948 – died July 1, 2008) was an English guitarist. He was well-known for his music with bands like Whitesnake, Trapeze, Finders Keepers, and Phenomena.
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About Mel Galley
Mel Galley was born in Cannock, Staffordshire, England. He became a talented guitarist.
A Special Way to Play Guitar
While playing with the band Whitesnake, Mel had a serious accident. He hurt his arm at a fairground in Germany. This injury made it hard for him to play the guitar.
However, Mel was determined to keep playing. He used a special device called "The Claw." This device was made of springs and wires. It helped him play the guitar again even with his injury.
Starting Phenomena
Mel Galley also helped start the band Phenomena. He created this band with his brother, Tom Galley, and Wilfried Rimensberger. Mel's skills in writing songs and playing the guitar were very important to the band's success.
Mel's Final Days
In February 2008, Mel shared that he was very sick. He had a type of cancer called oesophageal cancer. He knew he did not have much time left.
Mel said he felt very lucky. He had seen many great bands and played with many amazing musicians. He also had many wonderful experiences. He was thankful that he could say goodbye to all his friends.
Mel Galley passed away on July 1, 2008, when he was 60 years old.
Music and Albums
Mel Galley played guitar and helped create music for several bands.
With Finders Keepers
- "Sadie, The Cleaning Lady" (single)
With Trapeze
Mel Galley recorded many albums with the band Trapeze, including:
- Trapeze
- Medusa
- You Are the Music...We're Just the Band
With Whitesnake
Mel Galley contributed to Whitesnake's music, including:
- Saints & Sinners (he sang backing vocals on this one)
- Slide It In
With Phenomena
Mel Galley was a founding member of Phenomena and released several albums with them:
- Phenomena (1985)
- Phenomena II "Dream Runner" (1987)
- Phenomena III "Inner Vision"
Other Music Projects
Mel also played on albums with other artists, such as:
- Play Me Out with Glenn Hughes
- Octopuss with Cozy Powell
See also
In Spanish: Mel Galley para niños
