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Founding Member Of Train, Charlie Colin, Dead At 58 After Falling In Shower: REPORT

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Former bassist and founding member of Train, Charlie Colin, reportedly died at the age of 58 after falling in a shower while house-sitting for a friend in Brussels, Belgium.

Sadly, it is unclear when the talented artist died. His mother reported that his body was located when his friends returned home from their trip, TMZ exclusively reported. The details surrounding what caused Colin to fall are unknown at this time, and his official cause of death has yet to be determined, she said, according to the outlet.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 26: Recording artist Charlie Colin arrives at the Friendly House Los Angeles Annual Awards Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 26, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic)

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – OCTOBER 26: Recording artist Charlie Colin arrives at the Friendly House Los Angeles Annual Awards Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 26, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic)

Colin’s mother said he moved to Brussels and was teaching a music master class at a local conservatory, TMZ reported. She reportedly noted he was also working with a studio and was in the final stages of making music for a film.

The talented bassist was an integral part of the formation of the band, Train. He participated in the band’s formation in San Francisco in the mid 1990s, alongside fellow original members, Pat Monahan, Rob Hotchkiss, Jimmy Stafford and Scott Underwood. He played bass for the band, and was part of the team when Train first exploded on the scene and made their mark in mainstream music with their self-titled debut album, “Train,” in 1998.

Charlie Colin during Train In Concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom July 22, 2003 - New York at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/WireImage)

Charlie Colin during Train In Concert at the Hammerstein Ballroom July 22, 2003 – New York at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Paul Hawthorne/WireImage)

The band is best known for their smash hits, “Drops of Jupiter,” “Meet Virginia” and “Hey, Soul Sister.” The band won two Grammy Awards for “Drops of Jupiter” in 2002, one for Best Rock Song and the other for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s). Their album was certified double platinum, according to Sony.

Charlie departed the band in 2003. (RELATED: Jon Wysocki, Drummer And Founding Member Of Staind, Dies At 53)

Fans, friends and loved ones have taken to social media to send their condolences and to pay tribute to the talented star.

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