- The lead singer and co-founder of the American rock group handed away on Friday night time, in keeping with his bandmates and family members
- He was recognized with Stage IV colon most cancers in 2020
The founding singer of the band Firehouse CJ Snare died Friday night time on the age of 64 following a ‘prolonged most cancers battle.’
In response to a submit on the band’s Fb web page Snare ‘handed unexpectedly at dwelling Friday night time, April 5, 2024.’
‘He was a younger 64 years outdated … We’re all in full shock with CJ’s premature passing,’ his bandmates mentioned.
TMZ reviews through Snare’s daughter that his official explanation for dying was cardiac arrest.
Snare co-founded Firehouse within the late Eighties and remained a member of the band for some 4 a long time alongside Invoice Leverty, the band’s guitarist, and drummer Michael Foster.
American rocker of the band Firehouse, CJ Snare, handed away on Friday on the age of 64
Snare had been recognized with Stage IV colon most cancers in September 2020
He co-wrote every of the band’s prime 20 hits, which had been ‘Do not Deal with Me Unhealthy’ (1991), ‘Love of a Lifetime’ (1991), and ‘Once I Look Into Your Eyes’ (1992).
Final yr, Snare reportedly underwent belly surgical procedure, which pressured him to cease touring.
Nonetheless, he was anticipated to return to stay performances this summer time.
Firehouse, the quintessential American rock band out of Charlotte, North Carolina, started making waves within the early Nineties. They grew to become identified for his or her mastery of melodic rock, together with frequent composition of catchy hooks of their songs.
Jack Blades, of the band Night time Ranger, wrote following the information: ‘Simply heartsick with the information of our rock n roll brother CJ Snare’s passing.’
‘Many fantastic recollections of NR and Firehouse enjoying collectively. CJ’s candy soul & nice smile all the time brightened up the day it doesn’t matter what was taking place.’
Within the band’s Fb submit, they added: ‘CJ was was arguably top-of-the-line vocal abilities of a era, touring the world with Firehouse non cease the previous 34 years.
‘Our heartfelt condolences exit to your complete Snare household, Katherine Little, mates, and all our beloved followers all around the world.
‘”Attain for the Sky” CJ! You’ll be ceaselessly missed by household, mates, followers and your band mates. You’re singing with the angels now.’
Snare has been commemorated as ‘arguably top-of-the-line vocal abilities of a era’
Firehouse, the quintessential American rock band out of Charlotte, North Carolina, started making waves within the early Nineties. They grew to become identified for his or her mastery of melodic rock, together with frequent composition of catchy hooks of their songs
In response to Snare’s companion of almost a decade, Katherine Little, Snare was recognized with Stage IV colon most cancers in September of 2020.
‘His preliminary prognosis was grim, however that didn’t cease him. We went for a second opinion and in September of 2021, he had a life-saving operation that gave us these final years with him,’ she wrote on Facebook.
‘CJ leaves behind three fantastic youngsters which can be all so very particular to me. Life won’t ever be the identical. I’m not able to face this. There’s a lot to say however phrases are extremely troublesome proper now. Please respect our household throughout this time of grief and hold us in your ideas.’