Comments on: Mel Galley R.I.P.

By: Dave Holmes

Dave Holmes — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 21:56:30 +0000

Just wanted to say how i cried when i heard the news.Both me and my wife Julie had the best times of our life, travelling up and down the country in the 70s to see one of the best guitarists we had ever seen and had the pleasure to meet.We would both like to thank you for the memories you have given us and will never forget you.

Thank you Mel

By: Sir Laz Space Burns

Sir Laz Space Burns — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:50:05 +0000

The time for humour is over now as I take in this dreadful news of one of my favorite guitar players and songwriter. His work from Trapeze(Debut) to his Whitesnake and latter days was just unbelievable and he sounded alot like Toni Iommi. Take some Medusa and Trapeze Debut stuff to prove this over.
He definitely could have succeeded Jimmy Page if the chance ever came and he was surely the soul of Trapeze in all of its lineups keeping it going and going.
This makes me even more sad for I had hoped that Mel Galley would once again team up with Glenn Hughes and return with an explosive return. Although Dave Holland is in prison for strange stuff he still was a good drummer. With Mel’s death goes the dream of seeing Trapeze again. It is remotely possible that David Geffen maight even release the only NEW TRAPEZE album due to this misfortune, in an effort to keep the Trapeze dream alive. I’m sure that along with Glenn, Pete Wright and other Musicans his family is suffering most of the pain.
He is playing with Jon Entwistle, Cozy Powell and doing twin leads with Tommy Bolin right now.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:23:58 +0000

Mel, just keep on playing in heaven. You are and will be forever my favorit guitar player!!!!

The clip shows a konzert in Germany with was broadcasted on TV. It was the first time I saw Whitesnake LIVE. After 2 or 3 years I lost the VHS Tape and now, more than 20 years late, I can see this solo again….. ( I still know every note!!)

God I am so sad…. Cheers Mel, I raise my pint!!!!

By: The Cat-That-Sleeps

The Cat-That-Sleeps — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:48:53 +0000

Phenomena I is such a great album… He contributed along with Tom Galley. Splendid work. I appreciate Mel’s words on his last days. Great philosophy…

By: Simon Smith

Simon Smith — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:20:34 +0000

Just had to write how sad this make me. In my opinion Whitesnake were at their musical peak during Mels period on lead guitar with Mickey Moody and they went badly down hill thereafter.

The guy was a great musician and had the soul and character sadly missing from susequent WS lineups.

He will be missed but we have some great recordings and memories

By: isthmus

isthmus — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 11:38:33 +0000

Rest In Peace Mel.Russian fans of your talent are very sad.No more words. God bless you.

By: John Russo

John Russo — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:59:24 +0000

R.I.P Mel. You will be greatly missed. Thanks for all the great music and the graet guitar solos in all the bands you have played in. Long live your legacy. May your music live on. Your in Gods arms now. I am very sad today. Goodby and may you Rest In Peace my brother

By: Hugo

Hugo — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:47:54 +0000

Goodbye old friend of my adolescence. You give me a gift with your songs and your way of play the guitar in Whitesnake! Listening “Slide It In” will be my permanent tribute. Rest in peace brother

By: Aishah Bowron

Aishah Bowron — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:22:14 +0000

I am very sad to hear about the death of Mel Galley. He was and still is a very talented guitarist, singer and songwriter. I like to thank him for the wonderful music that he made with Whitesnake, Trapeze and Phenomena. I will miss him a lot and my thoughts and condolences go to his family and friends and also to Glenn Hughes.

Rest in Peace Mel

By: scott

scott — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:07:01 +0000

god bless you mel! you’re probably jamming with cozy right now!

By: Carlos

Carlos — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:47:25 +0000

Heaven’s band has got a new member and a valuable one! Rest in peace Mel!

By: paul anderson

paul anderson — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:25:19 +0000

RIP Mel
Great inspiration musically writing, playing and latter years for living
Thanks
Paul

By: Karl-Heinz

Karl-Heinz — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:26:47 +0000

What a loss!

All thoughts go out to his family and friends. Especially to his friend Glenn Hughes.

I love his work with Trapeze, I’m proud to have all existing vinyls.
After Bernie Marsden left Whitesnake, he was the one who fitted very well to the group.His style was bluesy but heavy and clear.
I saw him and the late Cozy Powell with Whitesnake in Hamburg 1983. In fact it was my first serious rock-concert. Ozzy was support. It was a very loud, but very good concert. Now two of them are dead. I’m glad to own the Donnington and Ludwigshafen (Bootleg) DVD’s from this era.

R. I. P. Mel

By: Lajos

Lajos — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:40:37 +0000

Thank you for the music,and rest in peace Mel

By: nsoveiko

nsoveiko — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:28:18 +0000

Elinor: thank you for pointing out my mistake.

By: Nacho

Nacho — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:03:21 +0000

My best whishes for Mel’s family, RIP from all Argentina fans.-

By: cpt. hook

cpt. hook — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:52:35 +0000

thank you for the music! best wishes to Mels family.
he’ll be still with us through his music.

“(…) and know that I’ve had times
so good
from coast to coast
leavin’ my hard times behind (…)”

R.I.P

By: Jeffs

Jeffs — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:43:35 +0000

Thanks for your irreplacable contribution to great music Mel…you’re a legend both on and off stage.

By: Vampy

Vampy — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:18:48 +0000

Rest in Peace dear brother of ours!

By: LUC BRANDOIT

LUC BRANDOIT — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:06:18 +0000

I have the chance to met Mel after a concert gig of whitesnake in Belgium,NaI love the way Mel is playing guitars and composing Music, Especially on the “You are the Music, We just a band” Trapeze album.
His sons and Wife must be proud of what he has done in the Music area. Perhaps “Life of every days” was not perfect, but for vho is it? So we never forget this very

By: AndreA

AndreA — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:31:32 +0000

sad day…Thank you Mel for your music I got and I put into my room: I’ll never loose them.
ciao

By: Crimson Ghost

Crimson Ghost — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:58:47 +0000

Mel was a fabulous soul, a real true class hero.
Praying for his exit from this world and entry to the next.

RIP

By: Elinor

Elinor — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:42:30 +0000

I think you will find he died on July 1st, though the newspaper articles are confusing. The report was posted in the Express & Star on July 2nd saying he died the previous night.

By: Rikk Desgres

Rikk Desgres — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:42:03 +0000

A sad day. R.I. P. Mel. You’ll be missed. You left behind some great music.

By: stoffer

stoffer — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:01:11 +0000

Really great clip, Mr. Galley will be missed. My sympathies go out to all family and friends. I am going to look through my old Trapeze vinyl and remember fondly.

By: purplepriest1965

purplepriest1965 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:41:06 +0000

Not long ago we heard the sad news he about to leave us.
I dared to dream it was not so, that he could get better.

Well, let me say no more.

RESPECT.

My experience of witnessing you in Utrecht 1983, espescially during that highlight during “Crying in the rain” was unforgettable.
I seldom or never remember a certain live solo……Can you belive that?
But that……that’s the one.

Good luck and Maybe Next Time….

By: stefan

stefan — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:33:32 +0000

I was fortunate and old enough to have witnessed Mr.Galley live.Fond memories of the Whitesnake gig in Stockholm january 1983 pops up! Ozzy Osbourne as special guest,shorthaired and fat and totally bonkers!Whitesnake with Mel on guitar and the great late Cozy Powell on drums….They sure made in hot in that icehockey arena that night,despite the freezing temperature outside! An unforgettable evening!

Thank you Mel…..For the memories,for the music and everything in between!!!
R.I.P.

By: Andy W

Andy W — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:28:56 +0000

What a loss, great guitarist, great voice and possibly most important a great family man.

Thanks from the memories from the Snakes concerts especially Donnington.

My thoughts are with his family and friends.

By: SEVEN-47

SEVEN-47 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:28:14 +0000

After hearing this it kind of puts things into perspective. All this bickering over “Purple Rainbow” seems so trivial now. Life is too short, live and let live!

By: George

George — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:06:18 +0000

OOOOOOOO MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM GGGGGGGGGGGGGG

At first I read: “I Gillan R.I.P” and I was just shocked and began trembling…

By: SEVEN-47

SEVEN-47 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:30:17 +0000

Another sad loss to the Rock Community! My thoughts and prayers go out to Mr. Galley’s family, friends, and fans. I loved his work on Trapeze’s “Medusa”, as well as his work on Whitesnake’s “Saints & Sinners”. I toast you Mr. Mel Galley! R.I.P.

By: T

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:25:19 +0000

This awsome clip is a fitting tribute to an outstanding guitarist and member of the best version of Whitesnake.

The fact that Mel’s passing was not unexpected does not lessen the shock.

My condolences to Mel Galley’s family and friends and special thanks to Mel himself for all the years of music.