Eric Gale

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Born in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York to an American mother and British father, Eric Gale grew up in a time when interracial marriages were not widely accepted. Despite this, Eric's father always ensured his safety. He had two younger brothers, who were a decade younger than him. Eric's childhood included holidays spent visiting family in the UK, giving him a unique perspective on the world. Fluent in Spanish, German, and French, Eric had a diverse linguistic background.

Eric began playing guitar at the age of 12 and attended private all-boys Catholic boarding schools, where his exceptional skill in math allowed him to skip junior high school. During high school, he frequently visited John Coltrane's home after school to participate in jam sessions, which greatly influenced his distinctive musical style. Eric fondly recalled how John Coltrane's wife would provide after-school snacks, which he appreciated.

After receiving his Masters in chemistry from Niagara University, Eric shared dormitory life with the late Mario Cuomo Senior, and together they were known as the school pranksters. Eric also played football and enjoyed competing against other private universities. Despite his academic achievements, Eric made a pivotal decision to pursue a full-time music career instead of pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemistry, a choice that initially disappointed his mother.

During his school career, Frank Sinatra approached Eric to work on the hit song "My Way," as mentioned in Sinatra's autobiography. However, Eric chose to focus on his musical career instead, which did not sit well with his mother.

A close friend, Roberta Flack, invited Eric to collaborate on her "Killing Me Softly" album. At the time, Eric had just completed recording his "Negril" album with the Wailers Band in Kingston, Jamaica, featuring Peter Tosh on vocals. Seeking solace and inspiration in Montego Bay, Jamaica, Eric later returned to Kingston to finish the album, influenced by his experiences with friends who understood political and social injustice.

As a sought-after session musician, Eric collaborated with a wide array of artists, including Bobby Lewis, George Benson, Joe Cocker, Quincy Jones, and Paul Simon, among others. In the 1970s, he became a studio guitarist for CTI Records and was a member of the R&B band Stuff and Fania All-Stars. Eric's solo career began with the release of his album on Kudu Records.

Tragically, Eric Gale passed away from lung cancer in 1994 at the age of 55. He is survived by his wife Masako Gale, their three daughters, and three grandchildren.

Gear

All his guitars were sponsered to him by GIBSON guitars.