Charlie Colin, founding member of 90s pop rock band Train, has died after slipping in the shower, according to reports.
The incident reportedly happened in Belgium, where the 58-year-old was house-sitting for a friend in Brussels.
According to TMZ, the star’s mother confirmed what happened – but couldn’t confirm exactly when he died. His sister also confirmed the musician’s death to the American entertainment site Variety.
The band, formed in San Francisco in 1993, released a statement on Instagram saying: “When I met Charlie Colin, front left, I fell in love with him.
“He was THE nicest guy and what a handsome boy. Let’s start a band, it’s the only reasonable thing to do.
“His unique bass playing and beautiful guitar work helped people notice us in SF (San Francisco) and beyond.
“I will always have a warm place for him in my heart. I always tried to bring him closer, but he had his own vision.
“You’re a legend, Charlie. Go charm those angels.”
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Colin was a founding member of the group, alongside Pat Monahan, Rob Hotchkiss, Scott Underwood and Jimmy Stafford, and with them recorded hits including “Drops of Jupiter” and “Marry Me”.
He was reportedly forced to leave the group in 2003 due to substance abuse issues.
The group recorded their most famous hit, “Hey, Soul Sister”, in 2009 after Colin’s departure from the group.
