Eric Gales
Left-handed Memphis guitar phenomenon who plays right-handed guitars upside down, hailed by Joe Bonamassa and Carlos Santana as one of the greatest living guitarists on his Grammy-nominated Crown.
👥 Personnel & Lineage (3)
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Lead Vocals, Lead Guitar
LaDonna Gales
Percussion, Backing Vocals
Smoke Facey
Bass
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of Eric Gales
Eric Gales emerged out of Memphis, Tennessee, United States starting in 1991, contributing distinctive energy to the Blues Rock and Hard Rock landscape. Anchored by personnel including Eric Gales, LaDonna Gales, Smoke Facey, Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on Elektra Records and Provogue Records, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
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