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There are 11 artists by the name of Dorian Gray:

1) DORIAN GRAY was formed in 1982, in Zagreb, Croatia (ex-Yugoslavia) consisting of the frontman Massimo Savić (vocals, guitar), Vedran Čupić (guitar), Emil Krnjić (bass guitar), Toni Ostojić (keyboards), and Branko Terzić (drums), who suggested the name "Dorian Gray" after the Oscar Wilde's fictional character Dorian Gray. Since the group was into art rock, influenced by artists such as David Sylvian's Japan, Bryan Ferry's Roxy Music and some David Bowie's works, the other members found the suggested name appropriate and gladly accepted it. Their 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 is a Post-Punk band from Leeds, UK. They released one 7" called "Promise Of Love" in 1985 and a 12" called "Touch" in 1986.

3) Metalcore/Experimental band from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada (2006-Current). They have released two albums: one six-song self-titled EP, and their new full length CD entitled ‘The Precurse’. It is a fusion of hardcore/metalcore with jazz/funk interludes. http://myspace.com/wearedoriangray

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

5) A swiss pop-rock singer from Geneva.

6) 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 = Boundaries)

7) 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.

8) 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).

9) A Dutch rock band ( http://www.myspace.com/doriangraynl )

10) Dorian Gray - 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". (http://www.dorian.webzdarma.cz/)

11) An australian gothic rock band, which released just one 7inch "The Emperor's New Clothes" in 1982. .