Les Gray

Thomas Leslie Gray (9 April 1946 – 21 February 2004) was an English musician, best known as the lead singer of glam rock pop band Mud. He was 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.

Discography With Mud

Albums 1982: Mud Featuring Les Gray ????: Les Gray's Mud

Singles 1977: A Groovy Kind of Love b/w U.S. Style 1977: What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For? b/w Stand Still Stella 1979: I Think of You b/w I Think I'll Go That Way 1981: Rock on Elvis Medley (as Tulsa McLean) The King of Rock And Roll, King Creole, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Wooden Heart, Rock-A-Hula Baby, Got a Lot o' Livin' to Do!, (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear The Songs of the King, Love Me Tender, Heartbreak Hotel, Are You Lonesome Tonight?, Can't Help Falling in Love, Crying in the Chapel, The Wonder of You, An American Trilogy 1982: Don't You Say It b/w Streetfighter

Additional Sings 1979 Quarter to Three 1979 Stagger Lee