Gallini was one of the pillars of Les Petits Chats, a cover band whose popularity peaked in Egypt and regionally in the 1960s and 1970s.

Gallini was one of the founding members of the band which, throughout the years, brought together many renowned musicians and artists such as the band's founder, bass guitarist and then vocalist Wagdi Francis (d. 2017), tenor and vocalist Sobhi Bidair, musician-turned-actor Ezzat Abo Ouf (1948-2019), composer and pianist Omar Khairat, guitarists Omar Khorshid (1945-1981) and Pino Phares, among others.

Born on 16 April 1948, Gallini dedicated his life to Les Petits Chats, remaining faithful to the band throughout the decades. Gallini was the band’s vocalist in their countless concerts in Egypt and joined their extensive tours in the region and internationally. He also released a number of solo songs.

Embedded in the band’s popularity, Gallini remained one of its most enigmatic members, attracting audiences with his American/Texas style take on music and cover songs performed in English, French, Italian and Spanish. The “Yeah, Yeah” -style of pop and rock compositions performed by the band was Gallini's specialty; he always approached them with his hallmark dynamism and joy on stage, gaining the hearts of thousands with his natural charisma.

Even after Les Petits Chats' popularity was overshadowed by new trends emerging in the 1980s, Gallini continued to join the band for their occasional concerts and reunions, as well as in other formations led by the band's members such as Sobhi and Friends. In fact, Les Petits Chats served as an important springboard for its members in the decades to follow, with all of them continuing to nurture highly successful careers whether in music or acting.

The meandering history of Les Petits Chats was documented in the 2015 rockumentary directed by Sherif Nakhla and carrying the band's name.

The Egyptian Belle Epoque singer considered himself a cosmopolitan artist, underlining in numerous interviews his admiration of the many multi-cultural music influences that characterised Egypt in the 1960s.

Apart of his career with Les Petits Chat, Gallini was also a devoted motorcycle fan and a member of the Egypt Road Hammers motorcycle club. In an interview published in Al Ahram Hebdo in 2017, he commented on his passion, saying: "By embarking onto the roads and highways, I find a certain freedom and fresh air, which we no longer find in our cities, because of pollution and traffic jams. This kind of getaway allows me to find the vital space necessary to recharge my batteries within our city lives."

The free spirited artist was loved by countless Egyptian fans and musicians, who took to social media following the news of his passing to express their sorrow and reminisce about the musician’s great impact in the music field.

"He was a special human being that belonged to a different time. One of the last living members of Les Petits Chats he embodied the spirit of a whole generation that did not take life too seriously but had principles and lived by them," wrote Shokry Bidair, who shared a stage with Gallini more than once.

"Rock heaven’s stage like you have done so here on earth," wrote May Waked, while Hoda Hosny, a fellow biker, called Gallini "a breath of fresh air, shining positivity everywhere [he] went. You lived and died a young spirit."

Other colleagues and friends referred to Gallini as a true legend, cheerful and honest friend, beautiful soul, bon vivant, underlining that "[he] will be sorely missed by a whole generation of friends, fans and colleagues."

The prayers for Gallini are held at the Virgin Mary Maraachli church in Cairo's Zamalek Thursday.