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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of Train, has died at 58 after slipping and falling in the shower while house-sitting in Brussels. Colin, who had battled substance abuse issues and left the band in 2003, was living in Belgium and serving as the musical director of the NBFilm festival. The band and fans have expressed their condolences and remembered his contributions to music.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Dallas Morning News
Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of the band Train, has died at age 58 in Brussels after a fall. Known for hits like "Drops of Jupiter" and "Meet Virginia," Colin was a key figure in Train's early success. He left the band in 2003 due to substance abuse issues but continued to make music with other groups. Train and the Newport Beach Film Festival, where he served as musical director, paid tribute to his legacy. He is survived by his parents, sister, and niece.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Page Six
Train lead singer Pat Monahan paid tribute to former bassist Charlie Colin, who passed away at 58 after a fall in the shower. Monahan praised Colin's unique talents and contributions to the band's success. Colin, a founding member of Train, left the band in 2003 due to substance abuse issues and had been living in Belgium to teach music.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Charlie Colin, the founding bass player of the US rock band Train, has died at the age of 58. His death was confirmed by his sister, with reports suggesting he slipped in the shower while house-sitting in Brussels. Train, known for hits like "Drops of Jupiter" and "Hey Soul Sister," paid tribute to Colin, calling him "the sweetest guy" and a key figure in their early success. Colin left the band in the early 2000s but continued to work in the music industry.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of the band Train, has died at age 58 after slipping in the shower while house sitting in Brussels. Known for hits like "Drops of Jupiter" and "Meet Virginia," Colin played on Train's first three albums before leaving in 2003 due to substance abuse issues. He later formed new bands, including Painbirds and the Side Deal. Tributes have poured in from fans and bandmates, celebrating his contributions to music and his unique talent.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of the band Train, has died at 58 after slipping in the shower while house-sitting in Brussels. Known for hits like "Drops of Jupiter" and "Meet Virginia," Colin played on Train's first three albums before leaving in 2003 due to substance abuse issues. He later formed new bands and worked as the musical director of the Newport Beach Film Festival. Colin is survived by his parents, sister, and niece.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
Charlie Colin, bassist and founding member of the rock band Train, has died at 58 after an accidental fall in Brussels. Known for hits like "Drops of Jupiter" and "Meet Virginia," Colin played on Train's first three albums before leaving in 2003 due to substance abuse issues. He later formed new bands, including Painbirds and the Side Deal. Train paid tribute to Colin on social media, highlighting his impact on the band's early success.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Charlie Colin, the founding bassist of the pop-rock band Train, has died at 58 after a fall in Brussels. Colin played on Train's first three albums, including their Grammy-winning hit "Drops of Jupiter." He left the band in 2003 due to substance abuse issues but continued to make music with other groups. His death was confirmed by his sister.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Billboard
Charlie Colin, the founding bassist of the Grammy-winning band Train, has died at 58 after a fall while house-sitting in Brussels. Known for hits like "Drops of Jupiter," Colin had moved to Brussels to teach and work on new music. His death was confirmed by his family, and the band paid tribute to him on social media.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Charlie Colin, the founding bassist of rock band Train, has passed away at the age of 58 after reportedly slipping in a shower while housesitting for a friend in Brussels, Belgium. His body was discovered by the homeowners upon their return, and the exact cause of his death is yet to be determined. Colin, who had left Train in 2003 due to substance abuse issues, continued his music career with other bands and was also known for his advocacy for unhoused artists.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Charlie Colin, a founding member of the band Train, has passed away at the age of 58 after a fatal fall in the shower while house-sitting for a friend in Brussels, Belgium. Colin, who contributed to the band's early success, had a musical career that included stints with other bands and projects after leaving Train in 2003 due to substance abuse.