Happy Birthday, Melvyn Gale

b. January 15, 1952

English cellist & pianist

Education - Royal Academy of Music, Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Career - 

London Palladium Orchestra (1970)

Electric Light Orchestra (Cellist, 1975-1980)

As pianist - "Wild West Hero" (Electric Light Orchestra)

As pianist - "Roll Over Beethoven" (Electric Light Orchestra)

In 1979, Melvyn Gale and friend, Frank Wilson, built a recording studio they named Wilson Gale & Co.  Their first released album was in April 1980 and titled Gift Wrapped Set.

(Wikipedia)