Paul Francis Gray (28 November 1963 – 24 April 2018) 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. 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, at age 54. The news was announced by his brother and fellow band member, Mark.

Selective discography

He appears on three compilations and one video.