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Paul Gray (songwriter)
Australian keyboardist and songwriter
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Paul Francis Gray (28 November 1963 – 24 April 2018)[1] 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.[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 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]
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
He also appeared in three compilations and one video.[5]
