Paul Gray (songwriter) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paul Gray
Gray at Warringah Mall, Sydney, Australia, in July 2012
Background information
Birth name	Paul Francis Gray
Born	(1963-11-28)28 November 1963
Died	24 April 2018(2018-04-24) (aged 54)
Genres	Rock, pop
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, singer
Instruments	Keyboard, keytar, vocals
Associated acts	Wa Wa Nee

Paul Francis Gray (born November 28, 1963 – died April 24, 2018) was an Australian musician. He was a talented songwriter, pianist, and singer. Paul Gray became well-known as the lead singer of the 1980s pop and funk band Wa Wa Nee.

Paul Gray's Musical Journey

Paul Gray found early success with his band, Wa Wa Nee. He was the main singer and played keyboards for the group. They released their first album, Wa Wa Nee, in 1986. This album featured Paul Gray's vocals, keyboard playing, and songwriting.

After Wa Wa Nee stopped performing together, Paul Gray continued his music career. He became a keyboard player and a musical director. He also wrote songs and produced music for other artists.

Working with Other Artists

Paul Gray worked with many famous Australian musicians. He helped artists like Tina Arena and Kate Ceberano. He also worked with the band Bardot. His work included playing keyboards, directing music, and producing their songs.

In 2007, Paul Gray performed in the Countdown Spectacular 2 concert series. He sang two of his popular songs, "Stimulation" and "Sugar Free." He also helped direct the music for the show. Later, in 2012, he appeared on a TV show called Myf Warhurst’s Nice. On the show, he sang a duet of the song "Islands in the Stream" with Myf Warhurst.

Paul Gray's Passing

In 2014, Paul Gray was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. This is a type of cancer. He passed away from the illness on April 24, 2018, at the age of 54. His brother, Mark, who was also a member of Wa Wa Nee, shared the sad news.