Paul Gray (songwriter)

Paul Gray
Paul Gray
	Gray at Warringah Mall, Sydney, Australia, in July 2012
Background information
Birth name	Paul Francis Gray
Born	28 November 1963
Died	24 April 2018 (aged 54)
Genres	Rock, pop
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, singer
Instruments	Keyboard, keytar, vocals
Associated acts	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.

Death

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

Selective discography

1986 Wa Wa Nee, Wa Wa Nee – Paul Gray: vocals, keyboards, songwriting
1989 Wa Wa Nee, Blush – Paul Gray: vocals, keyboards, songwriting
1994 Kate Ceberano, Kate Ceberano and Friends – Paul Gray: keyboards, producer
2000 Bardot, Bardot – Paul Gray: programmer, producer
2001 Scandal'us, Startin' Somethin' – Paul Gray: producer
2003 Tina Arena, Vous Êtes Toujours Là – Paul Gray: musical director, keyboards
2004 Trentwood, Autotunes – Paul Gray: keyboards, backing vocals
2005 Anthony Callea, "Per Sempre"
2005 Tina Arena, Greatest Hits Live – Paul Gray: musical director, keyboards

References

"Paul GRAY Notice". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
"Q & A with Damien Leith". Herald Sun. Retrieved 25 April 2018.
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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[vintagevinylnews-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.