| Paul Gray | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Name: | Paul Francis Gray |
| Birth Date: | 1963 11, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genre: | Rock, pop |
| Occupation: | Musician, songwriter, singer |
| Years Active: | 1980−2014 |
| Instrument: | Keyboard, keytar, vocals |
| Past Member 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, and died from the disease on 24 April 2018, at age 54.[3] The news was announced by his brother and fellow band member, Mark.[4]
He appears on three compilations and one video.[5]