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Died On This Date (August 5, 2013) James Gray / Former Keyboardist For Blue Rodeo

Posted by themusicsover on August 5, 2013

James Gray
December 8,1960 – August 5, 2013

james-grayJames Gray is perhaps best remembered as the one-time keyboardist for successful Canadian alt-country band, Blue Rodeo.  Gray joined the group during the early ’90s, just in time to play on their hit album of 1993, Five Days In July.  The video for the album’s “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet” quickly became a staple on MTV helping them gain a foothold in the US.  Over the next decade, Gray toured and recorded with the band as they grew in popularity in both Canada and around the world.  His last album with the group was 2005’s Are You Ready.  Outside of  Blue Rodeo, Gray played with such outfits as Hopping Penguins, Whitenoise, and Vital Signs.  James Gray died unexpectedly from a heart attack on August 5, 2013.  He was 52.

Thanks to Harold Lepidus at Bob Dylan Examiner for the assist.

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