Jahfin Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Singer, Songwriter Dobie Gray Passes Away NASHVILLE, Tenn.- Singer, songwriter and Nashvillian, Dobie Gray, famous for his 1973 hit song "Drift Away" passed away Tuesday. Gray's website confirmed his death late Tuesday evening. Dobie Gray was born in Texas and after a successful career in California retreated to the peaceful hills of middle Tennessee. Gray was famous for many songs, from his first hit in 1965 ‘The In Crowd" to his most popular song "Drift Away", he was a talented musician who earned the respect of many in his field. Gray owned a studio in Nashville, Quadrafonic Studios, on 18th Avenue. It was here that he recorded three albums for MCA Records. In 2003 Gray partnered with artist, Uncle Kracker, to sing an updated version of Gray's hit "Drift Away". The song stayed in the charts at # 1 for twenty-eight weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybrown1976 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Wow! RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 More sad news. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 So very sorry to hear this sad news. The first song/performance of Dobie Gray that I remember (also covered by Ramsey Lewis and then Bryan Ferry - my favorite version). http://youtu.be/upwrq1QZKV8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireOpal Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Sorry to hear this, Dobie had such a marvelous, rich voice. Side note: Meatloaf, of all people, was a great admirer of Mr. Gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missytootsweet Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 I missed this thread and was saddened to hear about Dobie Gray's passing. For almost 4 months in 1973 this song was a staple on AM Top 40 in my area, great memories of one of the best years for music ever (HOTH released!). R.I.P. Dobie Gray. "And when my mind is free You know a melody can move me And when I'm feelin' blue The guitar's comin' through to soothe me...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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