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Mel Galley (March 8, 1948 – July 1, 2008[1]) was an English guitarist and a former member of the Hard rock bands Whitesnake, Trapeze, Finders Keepers and Phenomena. He 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 a nerve damage as result of incompetent surgery.[2][3] 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. His songwriting and guitar playing skills had a major impact on Tom Galley's and Wilfried F. Rimensberger's Phenomena success.
On February 7, 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".
Mel Galley's online interview by fans can be viewed by logging onto Glenn Hughes' fansite. A little known story about Mel Galley happened in a North American club where Trapeze performed before the James Gang and Joe Walsh was later booed.[4]
[edit] Discography
[edit] With Finders Keepers
"Sadie, The Cleaning Lady" (single)
[edit] With Trapeze
[edit] With Glenn Hughes
[edit] With Whitesnake
[edit] With Phenomena
[edit] With Cozy Powell
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