RIP Ken Tobias

 

Singer-songwriter Ken Tobias dies at 79

Country 94.1

By Brad Perry

October 2, 2024

 

A well-known singer-songwriter from New Brunswick has died after a battle with brain cancer.

Ken Tobias passed away on Tuesday at the age of 79, his brother confirmed on social media.

“While we are all trying to imagine a world without Ken, we can be grateful for the joy and beauty Ken brought to the world for more than sixty years,” said the post from Tony Tobias.

Born in Saint John, Tobias wrote the chart-topping hit “Stay Awhile” for the soft rock band The Bells.

He penned a number of top-selling recordings of his own, including “Dream No. 2” and “Stay Awhile”.

Tobias received numerous awards during his career, including five SOCAN Classics Awards for 100,000 airplays of a given song.

He produced the debut album for Canadian artist Kim Jarrett and also worked with Saint John artist Jessica Rhaye.

TOBIAS, Ken (Kenneth Wayne Paul Tobias)

Born: 7/25/1945, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Died: 10/2/2024, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

 

Ken Tobias’ western – singer:

Silver Saddle – 1977 [sings “Silver Saddle”, “Two Hearts”]