Dorian Gray Artist Bio

There are at least eleven artists called Dorian Gray, after Oscar Wilde’s fictional character.

1. Dorian Gray was formed in 1982, in Zagreb, Croatia (then Yugoslavia), consisting of the frontman Massimo Savić (vocals, guitar), Vedran Čupić (guitar), Emil Krnjić (bass guitar), Toni Ostojić (keyboards), and Branko Terzić (drums). Influenced by arty rock artists such as David Sylvian’s Japan, Bryan Ferry’s Roxy Music and David Bowie, the band’s early rehearsals and gigs were taking place in the art gallery of the Zagreb’s Student Centre. After performing in Croatia and Slovenia the group soon got critically acclaimed across the whole former Yugoslav federation and took part in the notable music festival YURM (Yugoslav Rock Moment). In the late 1983 Dorian Gray recorded its debut album, ‘Sjaj u tami’, produced by Aleksandar Saša Habić, who played the electric piano in the recording sessions, which also featured guest appearances by the bassist Jadran Zdunić and the saxophone player Miroslav Sedak Benčić. The album, which was a major success was also noted for its artistic record sleeve which was designed by Sanja Baharah and Mario Krištofić. Notable hit single was ‘Sjaj u tami’, a cover version of the famous song ‘The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine (Anymore)’. After the release of the album, the line up was changed since Terzić, Čupić and Krnjić decided to leave the group. New members became: Zdunić, the drummer Dragan Simonovski and the guitarist Zoran Cvetković Zok, a former member of the eminent Croatian and Yugoslav Rock acts Prljavo kazalište and Parni valjak. The second album “Za tvoje oči” which was recorded in Sweden and produced by Sjunne Ferger, was released in 1985. After Dorian Gray disbanded in 1986, Massimo Savić started a successful solo career as a pop music singer.

2. Dorian Gray was a post-punk band from Leeds, United Kingdom. They released one 7″ called “Promise Of Love” in 1985 and a 12″ called “Touch” in 1986.

3. Dorian Gray is a five piece Heavy Rock/Metalcore band from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Formed in 2006 by Chris Dipardo at a house party, the group known (at the time) as The Picture Of Dorian Gray decided to challenge themselves and write the most chaotic music they could think of. The four piece quartet added a second guitar player after they performed their first few shows, making them a five piece. It was at this point the band added a new vocalist, Jared Polowick, and set out to record their first official EP. In 2007 the group did a full east coast USA tour to release their self titled EP. Following up that tour, the group booked and toured Canada on the “I Won’t Be Home For Christmas Tour.” In 2008 they released The Precurse and toured Canada and The USA again to promote its release. In 2010 the band attempted to do a tour in the USA playing shows with Hardwell and Letlive. After their van broke down during a tornado in Arkansas, the band had to cancel the tour and head home. In January 2015 the group, with some line up shuffles and a new vocalist, Manny Araujo, came off Hiatus to release “Rebuild” (2016). The EP won them Metal Band of the Year at the 2016 Niagara Music Awards. The 4th release and first full length “Grow” is set to release in May 2019. Dorian Gray has shared the stage with: Memphis May Fire, The Devil Wears Prada, Like Moths To Flames, August Burns Red, Emmure, Emarosa, Dr Acula, Misery Signals, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Dead and Divine, Hawthorne Heights, Northlane, For The Fallen Dreams, Shai Hulud, Johnny Truant and more.

4. Tony Ellingham had been the singer in Gravesend, United Kingdom-based band The Casuals when he was renamed Dorian Gray by his producers, Des Champ and Roger Easterby. As Dorian Gray he released four solo singles on Parlophone between July 1967 and September 1968, including the Top 40 hit ballad, ‘I’ve Got You In My Mind’.

5. Dorian Gray are a shoegaze/dream pop band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, reminiscent of Lush and My Bloody Valentine.

6. Dorian Gray is a Swiss pop and rock singer from Geneva.

7. Dorian Gray played post-punk in Finland during 1985-1987, using only bass, drums, keyboards and vocals. They made a demo tape and two seven inch vinyl EP releases; 1986 AD and Rajat (Rajat means: Boundaries).

8. Dorian Gray was a Slovak hard rock trio with many years of rich creative experience and a broad focus on rock music. Their songs reflect the way of life of the people and society in which they live and write and play their music. Dorian Gray are a group of experienced instrumentalists for whom rock and roll music is not just their lifestyle but also their means of expression. History of the band begun sometime in 1992. That said, their first hit Som tu len hosť still technically dates to the last century. However, first album titled Dorian Gray was released in 2001 followed by Aj teba sa to týka in 2008. Next major release called Druhá tvár is expected to come out in 2013.

9. Dorian Gray is also a Swedish power pop band hailing from Hälleforsnäs, heavily influenced by 1970s punk/new wave and Anglo-American rock styles. Due to legal conflicts with a U.S. band of the same name, the Swedish band Dorian Gray is often listed as Dorian Gray (Sweden).

10. Dorian Gray was a short-lived Dutch rock band.

11. Dorian Gray was a gothic rock band from Jihlava, Czech Republic (1995 – 1999). In 1998 self-issued one album called “Sblížení” (English: Approximation). Early in the 2000s the band reunited under shortened name Dorian.

12. Dorian Gray was a short-lived Australian gothic rock band, which released just one 7-inch “The Emperor’s New Clothes” in 1982. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.