Charlie Colin, a founding member of Train, the 90s pop-rock group known for hits like “Drops of Jupiter” and “Hey, Soul Sister,” has passed away following an accident in the shower, as confirmed by his mother.
Charlie Colin, aged 58, had recently relocated to Belgium to pursue teaching music. While house-sitting for friends in Brussels, he slipped in the shower. Sadly, his body was discovered by his friends upon their return home five days ago.
Charlie Colin, a bassist, was recruited to join Train in San Francisco during the 1990s by his old friend Rob Hotchkiss and singer Pat Monahan. Guitarist Jimmy Stafford, who previously collaborated with Colin and Hotchkiss in the band Apostles, and Scott Underwood also joined the group.
Train achieved their initial success in 1999 with the Top 20 hit “Meet Virginia,” but their breakthrough came in 2001 with “Drops of Jupiter,” which earned them two Grammy Awards. Subsequent hits included “Hey, Soul Sister,” “If It’s Love,” and “Marry Me.”
Colin departed from the band in 2013, a decision later attributed by Monahan to struggles with substance abuse.
Monahan conveyed that Charlie’s exceptional bass skills were evident, yet his coping mechanism for his pain inflicted distress upon those around him. He communicated to the band his ultimatum, either Colin addressed the issue or he would depart. Reflecting on the situation, he acknowledged the band’s discontent with the dilemma he presented them with.
He proceeded to establish additional bands, and his Instagram displayed his involvement in art, music instruction, serving as the music director for a film festival, and continuing to perform solo throughout Belgium. His most recent social media update was shared a week ago, which was a heartfelt tribute to his mother on Mother’s Day.
