Train Bassist Charlie Colin Dead at 58: 8 Facts About the Musician

Founding Member of Train: Charlie Colin was a founding member of the American pop-rock band Train.

Known for Early Hits: Train is best known for their early-2000s hits like "Drops of Jupiter" and "Meet Virginia."

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Passed Away at 58: Colin died unexpectedly at the age of 58.

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Cause of Death: He died after a fall in the shower while house-sitting in Brussels, Belgium.

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Musical Journey: Colin attended Berklee College of Music and played in a band called Apostles before Train.

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Singapore Stopover: After Apostles disbanded, Colin even spent a year writing jingles in Singapore.

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Train's Formation: Colin, along with Jimmy Stafford and Rob Hotchkiss, formed Train in San Francisco in the early 1990s.

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Musical Legacy: Colin played bass on Train's first three albums, including the highly successful "Drops of Jupiter" and "My Private Nation."

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