Tobias Slater, more commonly known as Toby Slater, was the lead singer of 90's Britpop band Catch, died at 42, Music Ally confirms.
The music education company expressed their shock in a lengthy note celebrating Slater's life and his contributions to the company.
Toby Slater was a crucial part of Music Ally in the early 2000s and was a co-owner of the company.
Slater played a significant role in the company's training and development of most of its members. However, he left Music Ally to pursue his passion in organizing events and building a community of like-minded learners and musicians.
"Always wise beyond his years I remember our first meeting when he came to interview me and I ended up interviewing him as he seemed to know so much more than I did," Bridley stated in his letter to Slater.
Music Ally CEO Paul Bridley boasts that Toby "stood out from other people," as he was "multitalented, smart, so polite,".
Bridley regarded slater as an integral part of the British music industry at the time as he was the first musicians to embrace the internet.
Online Tributes for Slater
British Journalist and Writer Laurie Penny tweeted: "Learned today of the passing of our friend Tobias Fauntleroy Slater, aka Toby Slater. He was kind and clever and talented, a singer, musician, friend, aesthete, host and community organiser who made actual magic happen. Rest in Power. Wherever he is now, the party just started."
British media personalities, including Musicians Rhodri Marsden and Luke Haims, took to Twitter to offer their condolences to the lead singer.
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Toby Slater. I knew Toby in the late '90s early 2000's. He got burnt by fame early on. Toby was a one off, a genuine anomaly. I like strange and Toby was strange. I hadn't seen him for 20 yrs, but was struck by his too young death. RIP dude.
— Luke Haines Rock N Roll (@LukeHaines_News) December 20, 2021
Toby's Journey
While he is in the band, Catch released two singles in the United Kingdom and in Indonesia.
Their singles "Bingo" and "Dive In" topped UK Singles Chart Number 23 and 44, respectively.
On the other hand, Toby kickstarted his solo career with his 2002 Single "Consumption." He also released a five-track EP with Kunta Kinte, later renamed to Tough Love, but proceeded in organizing and promoting local events after.
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