Charlie Colin’s blood-curdling death in a shower accident has plunged die-hard Train fans into a state of shock. Fans of the successful group remember Charlie as the former bassist and a founding member of the pop-rock band. His time with the band came to a premature end in 2003 when his issues with drug abuse and addiction forced him to leave it all behind despite being an original member. He went on to forge his own path, most recently teaching a music master class at a conservatory in Brussels while making music for an upcoming film.
Charlie Colin’s Tragic Death at 58 Revealed
Charlie’s mother confirmed his death to TMZ this week. According to her, the Train founding member Charlie Colin slipped and fell in the shower of a friend’s house in Belgium, leading to his death. The Brussels resident was reportedly house-sitting for the friend pending his return from a trip.
While it’s unclear when the shower accident occurred, Charlie Colin’s mom revealed that his pals only discovered the body when they returned from the trip five days ago. By then, he was already long demised. The bereaved mom has since honored her late son with an emotional tribute, describing him as a “beautiful human being.”
The world would remember Charlie Colin as the talented bassist, who founded the pop band, Train, alongside Pat Monahan, Rob Hotchkiss, Jimmy Stafford and Scott Underwood in 1993. Taking root in San Francisco, the band performed its way into the hearts of locals, eventually gaining national recognition with hits like Hey, Soul Sister, Drops of Jupiter and Meet Virginia from their debut album, Train. In 2002, the band scored two Grammy awards in the Best Rock Song and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist categories.
Before his death, Charlie Colin last posted on social media on May 12, celebrating his mom on Mother’s Day. In his post, he described his mom as the “loveliest, most intelligent woman,” accompanying it with a photo of them together during his childhood. How sad that barely a week later, Charlie’s mom would scribble a tribute of her own, only this time, for a tragic reason!
