Train break silence over Charlie Colin death as they praise 'legend' bassist in heartfelt tribute after he passes away at 58: 'I always tried to pull him closer but he had a vision of his own'

Train break silence over Charlie Colin death as they praise 'legend' bassist in heartfelt tribute after he passes away at 58: 'I always tried to pull him closer but he had a vision of his own' Colin's former bandmates remembered him in an Instagram post on Wednesday Colin left Train in 2003 after reported substance abuse issues The bassist died at 58 after he 'slipped and fell in the shower,' his mother said By Brian Marks and Christine Rendon For Dailymail.com Published: 18:08 EDT, 22 May 2024 | Updated: 18:14 EDT, 22 May 2024 e-mail View comments Charlie Colin's former band members in the hit band Train remembered their fallen friend after his death at age 58 was reported on Wednesday . In a post shared to the group's Instagram page, the members called Colin 'the sweetest guy' and alluded to the bassist's departure from the band in 2003, which was reportedly precipitated by his substance issues.

The post featured a black-and-white photo of an early lineup of the band, which at the time included lead singer Pat Monahan, lead guitarist Jimmy Stafford, rhythm guitarist Rob Hotchkiss and drummer Scott Underwood, as well as Colin. Colin's mother confirmed the tragic news of his death, saying the Drops Of Jupiter musician 'slipped and fell in the shower,' according to TMZ . The caption to the tribute from the surviving members of Train was written in the first person, though it is unclear if it was penned by the group's frontman Monahan or if another member of the group spoke for.