Paul Gray (songwriter)

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Paul Gray
Gray at Warringah Mall, Sydney, Australia, in July 2012
Gray at Warringah Mall, Sydney, Australia, in July 2012
Background information
Birth namePaul Francis Gray
Born(1963-11-28)28 November 1963
Died24 April 2018(2018-04-24) (aged 54)
GenresRock, pop
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, singer
InstrumentsKeyboard, keytar, vocals
Associated actsWa Wa Nee

Paul Francis Gray (28 November 1963 – 24 April 2018)[1] was an Australian songwriter, pianist, singer and record producer. He met with early success as the lead vocalist for the 1980s funk/pop band Wa Wa Nee.[2]

After the disbanding of Wa Wa Nee, Gray concentrated on work as a keyboard player, musical director, songwriter and producer. He worked with many highly successful Australian artists, including Tina Arena, Kate Ceberano and Bardot.

Gray appeared in the Countdown Spectacular 2 concert series in Australia between late August and early September 2007 as a performer and musical director. He sang two songs: "Stimulation" and "Sugar Free". In 2012, Gray appeared on an episode of Myf Warhurst’s Nice, singing a duet of "Islands in the Stream" with Warhurst.

Death[]

Gray was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of cancer, in 2014, and died from the disease on 24 April 2018.[where?][3]

Selective discography[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Paul GRAY Notice". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
  2. ^ "Q & A with Damien Leith". Herald Sun. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
  3. ^ Paul Gray, lead singer of 1980s pop/funk band Wa Wa Nee, has died of cancer, News.com.au. Retrieved 25 April 2018.


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