Charlie Colin, founding member of ’90s pop rock band Train, has died after slipping in a shower, according to reports.
The incident is believed to have occurred in Belgium, where the 58-year-old was house-sitting for a friend in Brussels.
According to TMZ, the star’s mother confirmed what happened, but could not confirm exactly when he died. Her sister also confirmed the musician’s death to the American entertainment site Variety.
The band, formed in San Francisco in 1993, posted a statement on Instagram saying: “When I met Charlie Colin, front left, I fell in love with him.
“He was THE sweetest guy and what a handsome guy. Let’s make a band, that’s the only reasonable thing we can do.”
“His unique bass playing and beautiful guitar work helped people notice us in SF (San Francisco) and beyond.
“I will always have a warm place for him in my heart. I always tried to bring him closer, but he had his own vision.
“You’re a legend, Charlie. Go love those angels’ pants.”
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Colin was a founding member of the band, along with Pat Monahan, Rob Hotchkiss, Scott Underwood and Jimmy Stafford, and with them he recorded hits such as “Drops of Jupiter” and “Marry Me”.
He was reportedly forced to leave the group in 2003 due to substance abuse issues.
The band recorded their most famous hit, “Hey, Soul Sister”, in 2009 following Colin’s departure from the group.
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