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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 where his songwriting and guitar playing skills had a major impact on its success.
Jan 21, 2024 · Galley contracted a virus while in hospital that ate away the nerves from his hand right up to the base of his skull. To enable him to play guitar, his hand was encased in a metal contraption that resembled a toast rack. “I’ve still got it. I call it The Claw. I still have to wear it.
Feb 18, 2006 · I had always been curious as to just how the Claw enabled Mel to play again. And it is all the more satisfying to read that despite being told he would never be able to play guitar again, Mel proved all the specialists wrong.....good on you Mister Galley!!
Feb 13, 2024 · ( Classic Rock ) published 13 February 2024. Fronted by the future Voice Of Rock, Trapeze were soon on board the Express To Success. But then Deep Purple came calling and walked off with the golden-throated goose. Trapeze in March 1973: L-R Glenn Hughes, Mel Galley and Dave Holland(Image credit: Fin Costello via Getty Images)
Dec 5, 2016 · Galley suffered nerve damage during surgery and never recovered full use of his arm, having to fit a brace, which he called “the Claw”, to his hand in order to to play the guitar. Galley showed little bitterness about the freak accident which had scuppered his career.
Jul 7, 2008 · He later began to play again with the help of a specially developed spring and wire device known as 'the claw.' Galley was at his home in Cannock, Staffordshire when he died. His positive attitude to his illness enabled him to spend his final months saying goodbye to his many friends.
Galley suffered nerve damage during surgery and never recovered full use of his arm, having to fit a brace, which he called "the Claw", to his hand in order to to play the guitar.
