Charlie Colin, the bassist and founding member of the American pop-rock band Train, has tragically passed away at the age of 58. The news of his death was confirmed by his sister Carolyn Stephens to The Associated Press. Colin reportedly slipped and fell in the shower while house-sitting for a friend in Brussels, Belgium.
Colin, who grew up in California and Virginia, attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. After college, he played in a group called Apostles with guitarist Jimmy Stafford and singer Rob Hotchkiss. Eventually, Train was formed in the early ’90s with singer Pat Monahan and drummer Scott Underwood.
As a founding member of Train, Colin played on the band’s first three records, including their hit albums “Drops of Jupiter” and “My Private Nation.” The band achieved success with songs like “Meet Virginia” and the title track “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me),” which earned them two Grammy awards.
Despite his contributions to the band’s success, Colin left Train in 2003 due to substance abuse issues. He later went on to start new bands like Painbirds and the Side Deal.
A tribute to Colin was shared on Train’s official social media pages, remembering him as a talented musician and a beloved friend. Colin’s unique bass playing and guitar work helped the band gain recognition in San Francisco and beyond.
Prior to his untimely death, Colin had shared his love for Brussels in a post on Instagram. The music world mourns the loss of a talented artist and sends condolences to his family and friends.