Biography

David Gray (born 13 June 1968 in Altrincham, Cheshire) is an English singer-songwriter. Gray released his first studio album in 1993 and received worldwide attention after the release of White Ladder six years later. It was the first of three UK chart-toppers in six years for Gray, the latter two of which also made the Top 17 in the US. He has been nominated for four Brit Awards – twice for Best British Male.

Early career

Gray was born in Altrincham and grew up in Sale before moving with his family to Solva, Pembrokeshire. He went on to attend the Carmarthenshire College of Art. He later attended the Liverpool School of Art.

Gray’s first two albums A Century Ends and Flesh were issued in 1993 and 1994 respectively and led to Gray becoming popular in folk-rock circles, but both failed in terms of commercial sales.
In 1996 Gray released his third album, Sell, Sell, Sell. With his first two albums having been entirely composed of acoustic folk music, this album utilized his now-trademark blend of folk, alternative rock and electronics for the first time.[citation needed] Despite critical acclaim, the album did not chart, but the song “Late Night Radio” received some airplay on alternative UK radio stations.