Mel Galley
# 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. 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. 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.

On 7 February 2008 Galley revealed that he was suffering from oesophageal 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".

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

## Discography

### With Finders Keepers

"Sadie, The Cleaning Lady" (single)

### With Trapeze

* Trapeze
* Medusa
* You Are the Music...We're Just the Band
* The Final Swing
* Hot Wire
* Live At The Boat Club
* Trapeze
* Hold On a.k.a. Running
* Live in Texas: Dead Armadillos
* Welcome to the Real World
* High Flyers: The Best of Trapeze
* Way Back to the Bone
* On the Highwire

### With Glenn Hughes

* Play Me Out

### With Whitesnake

* Saints & Sinners (backing vocals only)
* Slide It In
* Live In 1984: Back To The Bone (2014)

### With Phenomena

* Phenomena (Bronze 1985)
* Phenomena II "Dream Runner" (RCA 1987)
* Phenomena III "Inner Vision"
* Psychofantasy (Escape 2006)
* Blind Faith (Escape 2010)

### With Cozy Powell

* Octopuss
