Wa Wa Nee

Wa Wa Nee was an Australian funk, new wave, and synthpop band active from 1982 to 1989. Formed in Sydney by singer/songwriter Paul Gray and guitarist Steve Williams, the band achieved significant commercial success in Australia with their debut single "Stimulation" (1986), which peaked at number 2. Their self-titled debut album Wa Wa Nee (1986) was certified Platinum by ARIA. The band also reached international audiences when "Sugar Free" peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Their second album, Blush, was released in 1989, after which the group disbanded. The band received multiple nominations at the ARIA Music Awards and the Countdown Australian Music Awards. Paul Gray, the band's lead singer, died on 24 April 2018.