23-5-2024 (BRUSSELS) In a shocking turn of events, Charlie Colin, the founding bassist of the renowned rock band Train, has tragically passed away at the age of 58 after suffering a fatal fall in the shower while house-sitting for friends in Brussels, Belgium.
The heartbreaking news was shared by Colin’s mother on Wednesday, who paid a poignant tribute to her son, describing him as a “beautiful person.” According to reports from TMZ, Colin’s mother revealed that he had slipped and fallen in the shower, and his body remained undiscovered for approximately five days until his friends returned from their trip.
Colin had relocated to Brussels, where he was immersed in various musical endeavors. He was teaching a music master class at a local conservatory, working at a studio, and putting the finishing touches on a film score project.
TMZ further reported that Colin’s mother offered an emotional tribute, calling her son a “beautiful human being” and expressing her profound sorrow at his untimely demise.
Colin’s struggles with substance abuse issues were well-documented, ultimately leading to his departure from Train in 2003. The band’s lead singer, Pat Monahan, addressed the situation at the time, stating, “Charlie is one incredible bass player, but he was in a lot of pain, and the way he was dealing with it was very painful for everyone else around him.”
Monahan revealed that he had called a band meeting, forcing the other members to choose between himself or Colin. The ultimatum came after a disastrous live performance in Oregon, where Colin was described as a “mess.”
“They weren’t happy about the choice. They were very clear that I put them in a very tough position,” Monahan acknowledged, reflecting on the difficult decision the band had to make.
Colin played a pivotal role in the formation of Train in the mid-1990s in San Francisco, alongside fellow members Pat Monahan, Rob Hotchkiss, Jimmy Stafford, and Scott Underwood. The band achieved commercial success with their self-titled debut album, “Train,” released in 1998, and garnered widespread recognition for hit singles like “Drops of Jupiter,” “Meet Virginia,” and “Hey, Soul Sister.”
Train’s musical prowess was celebrated with two Grammy awards in 2002, one for Best Rock Song and the other for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists.
