Mourners Say Farewell To WHITESNAKE Guitar Legend Mel Galley
July 10, 2008, 16 years ago
According to Expressandstar.com, scores of mourners gathered to pay their last respects to former WHITESNAKE guitarist Mel Galley.
St John’s Church, in Hednesford Road, Heath Hayes, was packed with at least 100 people while around 20 others braved the constant rain huddled beneath umbrellas and trees listening to the service via a PA system.
Famous faces were among those who came to grieve for Mr Galley including former TRAPEZE bandmate and DEEP PURPLE star Glenn Hughes, Wolverhampton TV presenter Suzi Perry and former Whitesnake bandmate and BLACK SABBATH bass player Neil Murray.
Addressing the congregation, Glenn Hughes recalled how he, aged 12 or 13, snuck into the Med in Cannock to watch Mr Galley play and the fun, jokes and laughter they had on tour in the US with Trapeze.
The 60-year-old died of cancer on July 1 at his home in Bank Street, Heath Hayes, nursed by his wife Annette.
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