Who was Thomas Grey?

[Benn]

On page 11 of the 1998 book "The Complete Guide to Music of the Carpenters", (by John Tobler), he dedicates the book to "Karen Carpenter, Ray Coleman, and Thomas Grey, all sadly no longer with us" as well as his family. Ray Coleman wrote the "Untold Story" biography, and passed away from cancer. I have no idea who Thomas Grey is. I have tried many computer search engines without any sucess. Does anyone else know who he was, and/or what he had to do with the Carpenters? I have asked this question at other Carpenter websites, without anyone knowing his name. I might try sending an e-mail to John Tobler, if I can find one. Omnibus Press who published the book might ask him, but, since it is out of stock, I doubt if they will bother to ask. Thank you very much. Benn ;D

[dgfarnsworth]

I don't know if Thomas Grey necessarily had anything to do with the Carpenters. But he is an author....Thomas S. Grey...who also focused on music--namely German musical composer Richard Wagner. From my classical music background, I know of three books he wrote on Wagner: One called (I think) "Richard Wagner"...another "Wagner's Musical Prose: Texts and Contexts"...and another book with the" Richard Wagner" title combined with a title in German i (of course) can't recall.

So, basically Thomas Grey wrote a "complete guide(s) to the music of Richard Wagner"....Perhaps, there lies your connection to the Carpenters' book: maybe John Tobler used Grey's book/style as a model. (I am just guessing...but it would make sense.)

DG

[Peteruk]

Hi All,

John Tobler dedicated his recordings update to Marilyn Botheras -then running UK Carpenters Appreciation Society and Thomas Grey -UK Musician -who performed with Carpenters during early 1970's -particuarly at Vegas & Tahoe seasons.

Met both Thomas and John Tobler at UK conventions in 1993 ....Thomas worked with many classic vocalists in Vegas ...stating that Karen was his favourite modern singer with a dream "live " voice and really loved performing Richard's great arrangements / orchestrations with Carpenters plus group

Sadly Thomas had been fighting cancer for several years and died Summer 1993 at UK home.

Great character and great lover of Carpenters live concerts until 1975 vegas seasons

Hope this helps with query ?

Peter ....back on line....after TOTW2

[Benn]

Thank you both for your answers. That question has been bothering me ever since I got that otherwise excellent book. One that is a must-read for all Carpenters' fans, (if they can find it). Benn ;D