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Charlie Colin, former bassist of the band Train, dies after slipping in the shower

The former bassist of the American rock group Train, Charlie Colin, was the victim of a domestic accident in Belgium. He was 58 years old.

American bassist Charlie Colin, founding member of the band Train, has died at the age of 58. After TMZ, the victim of a domestic accident: the American media, who cite the artist’s best report, who glissé dans sa douche alors qu’il gardait la maison d’amis à Bruxelles, in Belgium.

Train’s Instagram account, run by singer Patrick Monahan, paid tribute to Charlie Colin by posting a photo of the band from the ’90s when they were starting out:

“When I met Charlie Colin, front left, I fell in love,” the singer writes.

“He was handsome and he was the nicest guy. Let’s start a band, that’s the only thing we can do. His unique command of the bass and his magnificent guitar work made people notice us, both in San Francisco and beyond.” places”.

Seven years and three albums

Charlie Colin, present since the group’s inception in 1996, left in 2003 due to his drug addiction, according to Variety. “I always tried to get him back, but he had his own vision of it,” writes Patrick Monahan. “You’re a legend, Charlie.”

Charlie Colin grew up in Newport Beach, California. He studied music at Berklee College in Boston, before joining his first band, Apostles, alongside musician Rob Hotchkiss. It is the latter, upon joining Train, who takes it with him.

The bassist contributed to Train’s first three albums, released between 1999 and 2003. On their second album, Jupiter Drops, presents the song of the same title, which has become one of his most iconic pieces. It earned them the Grammy for Best Rock Song in 2002.

Six years after Charlie Colin’s departure, Train released the song Hey soul sistera global success that undoubtedly remains its best-known title to this day.

The bassist has since worked with Slipknot and Puddle of Mudd. He also organized other training courses. According to TMZ, he was in Brussels to teach at a conservatory.

Author: Benjamin Pierret
Source: BFM TV

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