"The Bookends" finds Gales collaborating with Dave Stewart, with the album structured as a set of duets between Gales and Stewart, who also produced. The result is a focused, collaborative effort that highlights Gales's guitar prowess.
- The album was released on February 8, 2019, by Provogue Records.
- It was produced by Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, who plays guitar on every track.
- The album features guest appearances from other notable musicians, including Beth Hart and photos by rock photographer Neal Preston.
Eric Gales is a blues-rock guitarist from Memphis, Tennessee, known for his fluid, virtuosic playing and his fusion of blues, soul, and rock. In 2019, he was at a career high, lauded for his recent prolific output and commanding stage presence.
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