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Mel Galley. Melville John Galley (8 March 1948 – 1 July 2008) was an English guitarist, best known for his work with Whitesnake, Trapeze, Finders Keepers and Phenomena . Biography. Galley was born in Cannock, Staffordshire.
Jan 21, 2024 · When Whitesnake headlined the Castle Donington Monsters Of Rock in 1983, the festival’s chorus line was in particularly fine voice. Mel Galley, who was playing guitar in Whitesnake at the time, recalls: “I’m as blind as a bat, only David would never let me wear glasses on stage.
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Jul 7, 2008 · published 7 July 2008. Rockers have paid tribute to former Whitesnake guitarist Mel Galley, who has died from oesophageal cancer at 60. The band's frontman David Coverdale said he "treasures the memory of knowing [Mel] and working together with him." Galley joined Whitesnake in 1982, and recorded one album with the band, 'Saints 'n'Sinners.'
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Melville Galley, guitarist, singer and songwriter: born Cannock, Staffordshire 8 March 1948; twice married (two sons); died Cannock 1 July 2008. More about. Singers Staffordshire Texas The...
Whitesnake's new line-up made their live debut in Dublin on 17 February 1984. During a tour stop in Germany, Mel Galley broke his arm leaping on top of a parked car. He sustained nerve damage, leaving him unable to play guitar. As a result, Galley was forced to leave Whitesnake.
Jul 7, 2008 · Ex-Whitesnake guitarist Mel Galley passes at 60. By Joe Bosso. published 7 July 2008. Played with band from 1982-84. Galley in mid-solo. Mel Galley, the former guitarist and backing vocalist for Whitesnake in its early-'80s incarnation, has died at the age of 60, the band confirmed on its website.