Charlie Colin, the 58-year-old co-founder of US rock band Train, has died. His death has been reported in the US media and has been confirmed by the band. The musician reportedly died after a nasty fall in a shower in Brussels.
News of Charlie Colin's death became public after his mother reported it to US showbiz site TMZ. According to his mother, the musician slipped and fell in the shower at a friend’s house in Brussels. Charlie’s friends were travelling and he was looking after their house while they were away.
It is unclear exactly when he experienced his fall. According to his mother, he was found some five days ago after his friends returned from their trip. According to showbiz site TMZ, Charlie had recently moved to Brussels where he was teaching at a conservatory.
Charlie Colin co-founded the US rock band Train in 1994. He served as the band's bass player. Train scored big hits with 'Hey, Soul Sister' and 'Drops of Jupiter'. In 2002, the band even won 2 Grammys. A year later, Charlie Colin left the band after struggling with addiction for some time.