Wow he had alot of lows in his music career. But Trapeze is the shit.
That's one of the most underrated influential trios ever to come out of Hard Rock. I don't think we properly covered this immensely talented musician.



"Mel Galley (March 8, 1948 – July 1, 2008) 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 being a member of Whitesnake, he badly injured his arm in an accident at the 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.[1][2] 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".[3]

Mel said what he needed to say before he passed. Good on you Mel.







Seriously though few could f with Trapeze. And if you think you could, Glenn and Mel would smack you with their instrument headstocks to set you straight.



http://www.myspace.com/trapezetheband


unique band and great sound. Listen for yourself with one of the most underrated frontmen in Music History: Glenn Hughes. Galley was sick with his though. I got to pull out the Trapeze albums and listen this weekend in honor of one of the greats. Wasn't Jimmy Page/Eric Clapton/ England's Rock royalty etc in awe of this band? I think so.




Here's Mel ripping it up in WhiteSnake in 83:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=cr3rnNJ_MCA












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Someone better give props to Trapeze.

We got ENOUGH props for Madonna insert * Industry Pop Star here *