Charlie Colin from the band Train, 58, dies in a tragic bathroom accident

Death at age 58

It was a tragic accident that could happen to anyone. Charlie Colin, founder and bassist of the band Train (known for the hit 'Drops of Jupiter') died at 58 in the bathroom of a Brussels apartment.

Slipped in the shower

Colin is believed to have slipped and fell in the shower, his mother told TMZ.

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In Brussels

The incident occurred in Brussels, where the artist was house-sitting for a friend. It was this friend who found the body upon returning home after being away for several days, according to TMZ.

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A work trip

Colin had traveled to Belgium to give masterclasses at a music center in Brussels and was also working on the soundtrack for a movie.

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Founder and bassist of Train

Colin co-founded the group Train in 1993 with Pat Monahan, Rob Hotchkiss, Jimmy Stafford, and Scott Underwood.

A decade of success

Over the next decade, the band's fame grew, winning two Grammy Awards thanks to their massive hit single 'Drops of Jupiter' in 2001.

Kicked out of the band

However, in 2003, Colin was fired from the band due to substance abuse after an emergency meeting, according to an NBC report. "He was in a lot of pain, and the way he was dealing with it was very painful for everyone else around him," frontman Monahan said at the time.

Not involved in 'Hey Soul Sister'

This abrupt departure meant the bassist did not take part in the band's big follow-up hit Hey Soul Sister, a single from their fifth studio album, 'Save Me, San Francisco' (2009), which reached number 1 in 16 countries and sold over 5 million copies worldwide.

Emotional message from his bandmates

Despite past differences, his former bandmates bid farewell to their friend, colleague, and founder with a heartfelt message on social media.

"You are a legend, Charlie"

"When I met Charlie Colin, front left, I fell in love with him. He was THE sweetest guy and what a handsome chap," wrote the band on its social media. "His unique bass playing a beautiful guitar work helped get folks to notice us in SF and beyond... I always tried to pull him closer but he had a vision of his own. You’re a legend, Charlie. Go charm the pants off those angels

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