Wa Wa Nee Frontman, Paul Gray, Passes Away Age 54
Following a four-year battle with myeloma.
Paul Gray, frontman of '80s pop group Wa Wa Nee, has passed away following a battle with myeloma.
As reported by The Daily Telegraph, Gray had been battling the disease for four years.
The singer's family posted a message on the Wa Wa Nee Facebook page confirming the news.
"We would like to thank all the doctors, hospital staff, relatives, friends and fans for the overwhelming support given to Paul and our family while he heroically battled multiple myeloma," the statement said.
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"We ask please that people honour our need for privacy to grieve at this time."
Gray's band produced a string of hit singles from their 1986 self-titled debut album, including Stimulation and I Can Make You Love Me which reached number two and number five on the Australian Singles chart, respectively.
Since the disbandment of Wa Wa Nee in 1989, Gray went on to as a songwriter and producer, as well as being Musical Director for Tina Arena since 2000.
He performed in The Beatles' First Five concert series with Kevin Mitchell, Jack Jones, Wes Carr, and Ciaran Gribbin in September last year.
Gray also took part in The Countdown Spectacular in 2007, along with the likes of Rick Springfield and Martha Davis of The Motels.
Many, including Myf Warhurst, Jane Gazzo and David Campbell, taken to Twitter to share tributes to Gray.
Australian music has lost a much loved musician today. Vale Paul Gray of 80s band WaWaNee and Music director of so many productions.
— Jane Gazzo (@JaneGazzo) April 24, 2018
RIP.
Very sad to hear the news that Paul Gray from Wa Wa Nee has died. He was a lovely fella. When I asked him to partake in living out my teenage fantasy to sing with him he was a very good sport too. Vale Paul. https://t.co/rh8AvioPms
— Myf Warhurst (@MyfWarhurst) April 25, 2018
I am heartbroken to share the news that Paul Gray passed away last night. He was one of the loveliest blokes in the industry. He was a great friend and musician. I will miss him terribly. He loved his family. He worked every gig he could for them.
— David Campbell (@DavidCampbell73) April 24, 2018
“Love ya pal” pic.twitter.com/ymlv9e5sKJ
Very sad to hear the news that Paul Gray has passed. A wonderful guy with incredible talent. It doesn’t seem fair! #RIPPaulGray
— Brian Mannix (@mannixbrian) April 24, 2018
So sad to hear about the passing of Paul Gray. I had the privledge of working with Paul on so many occasions over the years and he was such a gentle, kind and extremely talented guy, he’ll be sorely missed.
— Damien Leith (@DamienLeith) April 25, 2018
Devastated about the loss of the talented Paul Gray today, one of the nicest, kindest and most gentle people I've ever met. Goodbye sweet man
— Melinda Schneider (@MelindaSchneidr) April 25, 2018
RIP Paul Gray. So full of fun, humour and energy. I’m glad I got to work with you, if only briefly. You were a far superior musician to me but you always showed me gentleness & kindness. I appreciated that. Love and thoughts to your family & friends
— Bob Evans (@BobEvansMusic) April 25, 2018
RIP Paul Gray. So kind so generous. We loved him on @rockwiz.
— Julia Zemiro (@julia_zemiro) April 25, 2018
Devastated to hear of the passing of Paul gray. Had the great honor of touring and playing with Paul in Australia. My thoughts are with his family. Thanks for the music pal. RIP pic.twitter.com/iyfMHgM8PU
— Brian Mcfadden (@BrianMcFadden) April 25, 2018
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