Thomas Leslie Gray (9 April 1946 – 21 February 2004) was an English musician best known for his work with glam rock pop band Mud. Gray was also known for his distinctive vocal impersonation of Elvis Presley, as well as being a lifelong supporter of Leeds United.
Early life and career
Gray was born in Carshalton, Surrey, in 1946. He was a self-taught musician,
Mud
With a few line-up changes, The Mourners evolved into Mud in February 1966, with Gray on vocals, Dave Mount on drums, Rob Davis on guitar, and Ray Stiles on bass, and won the Search for Sound song contest the same year. He appeared as a guest in the 1979 TV series Jack Good's Oh Boy!. Also during the 1970s, he appeared in one of several public service announcements themed Be Smart, Be Safe, instructing children on how to safely cross a road.
Personal life
In 1992, Gray moved with his wife Carol to live in the Algarve region of Portugal. He died on 21 February 2004, of a heart attack, whilst fighting throat cancer.