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Background information | |
Birth name | Paul Francis Gray |
Born | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | 28 November 1963
Died | 24 April 2018 | (aged 54)
Genres | Rock, pop |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, singer |
Instrument(s) | Keyboard, keytar, vocals |
Years active | 1980−2014 |
Formerly of | Wa 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.
Gray was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of cancer, in 2014,[3] and died from the disease on 24 April 2018, at age 54.[4] The news was announced by his brother and fellow band member, Mark.[3]
He appears on three compilations and one video.[5]