Train, the band known for their hits Drops of Jupiter
and Hey Soul Sister,
is mourning the loss of one of their founding members,
Charlie Collin. Charlie's mother confirms his passing to TMZ,
saying the former bassist apparently died in a tragic accident
of slipping and falling in the shower,
per his mom. It is unclear exactly when he fell,
as he was not discovered until friends returned home from
a trip about 5 days ago.
Charlie had been living in Brussels teaching music classes at
a Conservatory.
Mom shares he was also working at a studio while
working on music for an upcoming film.
Charlie would take to Instagram from time to time,
sharing videos of himself playing the guitar.
Back in March, Charlie posted a photo of himself with
friends in Brussels,
with the caption Officially My favorite city as basis for
the band.
Charlie contributed to the group's first three albums.
They gained widespread popularity back in 1998 with their self-titled
debut album which featured songs Drops of Jupiter,
Meet Virginia and Hey Soul Sister.
The band won two Grammys back in 2002,
one for best rock song and one for best instrumental
arrangement accompanying vocalist.
Charlie left the band One year later.
e-news has reached out to his mother for comment as
well.
The musician was 58 years old.