Paul Gray (songwriter)
Paul Gray | |
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Gray at Warringah Mall, Sydney, Australia, in July 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul Francis Gray |
| Born | 28 November 1963 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| 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) was an Australian singer, songwriter, pianist, and record producer. He met with early success as the lead vocalist for the 1980s funk/pop band Wa Wa Nee.
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.