Eric Gale

Guitarist

Birthday September 20, 1938

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE May 25, 1994 (55)

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About

Jazz studio guitarist who performed on over five hundred successful albums, including The Boss by Diana Ross.

Before Fame

He began playing guitar at the age of twelve.

Trivia

He majored in chemistry at Niagara University.

Family Life

He was survived by his family when he died of lung cancer in 1994.

Associated With

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is one of hundreds of artists who benefited from his abilities; Gale played with Franklin's touring band as well as collaborating with her on album releases.