May 22nd 2024.
Charlie Colin, the talented bassist best known for his time in the hit 00s band Train, has sadly passed away at the age of 58. The news of his death was confirmed by his mother to TMZ, who revealed that he had slipped and fallen in the shower while house-sitting for a friend in Brussels, Belgium. It's unclear exactly when the accident occurred as Charlie was alone in the house at the time. His body was discovered by friends who returned from their trip five days later.
In the wake of this heartbreaking news, Train took to Instagram to pay tribute to their former bandmate, describing him as a "legend" and "the sweetest" guy. The band's post reminisced about the first time they met Charlie, and how they instantly fell in love with his unique talent and charming personality. It was a no-brainer to form a band with him, and his bass playing and guitar work helped put them on the map not only in San Francisco but beyond.
Lead singer Pat Monahan shared his own thoughts about Charlie, recalling how he always tried to bring him closer but Charlie had his own vision. He was a legend in his own right, and now he will go on to charm the angels in heaven. His mother also paid tribute to him in a statement to TMZ, calling him a "beautiful human being."
Charlie was a founding member of Train in 1993, alongside Pat Monahan, Rob Hotchkiss, Jimmy Stafford, and Scott Underwood. The band achieved massive success with their self-titled debut album in 1998, with the lead single "Meet Virginia" becoming a top 20 hit in the US. This was followed by other hit songs like "Free" and "I Am," solidifying their place as one of the hottest new bands in the music industry.
In 2001, Train released their second album, also titled "Drops of Jupiter," which featured the iconic song of the same name. The track spent 54 weeks on the US charts, winning the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song and Best Arrangement. Train continued to achieve success with multiple Grammy wins while Charlie was a member of the band. Their success extended to the UK, where the album peaked at number 8 on the charts.
Since then, Train has released 11 studio albums, with the most recent, "AM Gold," dropping in 2022. Some of their other well-known songs include "Hey, Soul Sister" and "Drive By." However, Charlie's time with the band came to an end in 2003 due to substance issues. He had moved to Brussels and was working as a music teacher, and despite attempts to reconcile with the band, he ultimately had to leave.
In a 2017 interview with NBC, Pat revealed that he had given the band an ultimatum between himself and Charlie, as his struggles were causing pain for everyone else. The band was not happy with the decision, but ultimately supported Pat's choice. Before his untimely passing, Charlie had settled in Brussels and was teaching a music master class at a conservatory, as well as working in a studio and creating music for a film.
The news of Charlie's death has been met with an outpouring of love and support from fans and fellow musicians. He will be dearly missed, but his music and legacy will live on forever. If you have any memories or stories about Charlie, please share them with us. We would love to hear from you.
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