Charlie Colin, a founding member of the ’90s pop rock band Train, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 58.
His mother confirmed that Charlie died after slipping and falling in the shower while house-sitting for a friend in Brussels, Belgium.
He was discovered nearly five days later when the homeowners returned from their trip.
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Charlie Colin, along with Pat Monahan, Scott Underwood, Rob Hotchkiss, and Jimmy Stafford, formed Train in 1993.
The band quickly rose to fame with hits like “Drops of Jupiter,” “Careless Whisper,” and “Hey, Soul Sister.” “Drops of Jupiter” was particularly successful, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart and earning two Grammy Awards in 2002.
In 2003, due to struggles with substance abuse, Charlie was faced with an ultimatum and subsequently left the band. Reflecting on his time with Train, Charlie told the Los Angeles Times that it was a great run but came with significant challenges.
Fans have been mourning his loss, offering condolences on social media.
One fan tweeted, “Damn, that’s sad. Train had some great hits.
RIP Charlie Colin.” Another wrote, “Sending my condolences to his friends and family. Very sad.”
In a 2022 interview, Charlie opened up about his life in the music industry. He shared insights into his early passion for music, the formation of Train, and the highs and lows of his career.
He spoke about how his success made him feel accomplished but also led to a lack of personal growth. “I ended up being accomplished and successful,” he said on the Power Players with Dan Clark podcast, “but I didn’t get a lot of people telling me the truth about myself.”
Charlie admitted to struggling with living in the past and noted that he was an overachiever, learning to play multiple instruments.
Reflecting on his life, he wished he had focused more on what was good and beautiful and where he could be most effective and helpful.
Regarding his departure from Train, Charlie explained that he left to preserve his identity, which he felt was at risk. “When I left Train, I went out because my ego and my identity were all at stake,” he said.
Charlie Colin’s contributions to Train and the music industry at large will be remembered by fans and fellow musicians alike. His legacy lives on through the iconic hits that continue to resonate with listeners.
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