Eric Gales

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Eric Gales
Gales performing in 2011
Background information
Also known as	Raw Dawg
Born	(1974-10-29) October 29, 1974 (age 50) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Blues rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Occupation	Musician
Instrument	Guitar
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Cleopatra Blues (a division of Cleopatra), Elektra, House of Blues, MCA, Shrapnel, Blues Bureau International, Provogue
Spouse	LaDonna Gales[1]
Website	ericgalesband.com

Eric Gales (born October 29, 1974), also known as Raw Dawg, is an American blues rock guitarist, originally hailed as a child prodigy. As of 2022^[update], Gales has recorded nineteen albums for major record labels and has done session and tribute work. He has also contributed vocals on several records by the Memphis rap groups Prophet Posse and Three 6 Mafia under the names Lil E and Mack E.