C.J. Snare, the lead singer of the glam metallic band FireHouse, died Friday (April fifth) on the age of 64 after a protracted battle with colon most cancers. His daughter Heather advised TMZ that the vocalist’s official explanation for demise was cardiac arrest.
Snare was the singer of FireHouse from their late ’80s formation till the current day, though he had stepped away from the band to bear abdomen surgical procedure this previous summer time. American Idol contestant Nate Peck had been filling in on vocals, however Snare was anticipated to rejoin the band this summer time.
Firehouse posted the next on Fb:
“At this time is a tragic day for Rock N Roll. It’s with nice sorrow we’re letting the world know we’ve got misplaced our brother: CJ Snare, the rock and roll warrior, lead vocalist, and a founding member of FireHouse. CJ snare handed unexpectedly at dwelling Friday night time, April 5, 2024. He was a younger 64 years previous. As you’re all conscious, CJ was anticipated to be again on stage with the band this summer time after recovering from surgical procedure. We’re all in full shock with CJ’s premature passing. CJ was was arguably among the finest vocal skills of a era, touring the world with Firehouse non cease the previous 34 years. Our heartfelt condolences exit to all the Snare household, Katherine Little, buddies, and all our beloved followers all around the world. ‘Attain for the Sky’ CJ! You may be eternally missed by household, buddies, followers and your band mates. You’re singing with the angels now.
Starting with their double-platinum self-titled 1990 debut album, FireHouse scored quite a lot of hits. That LP yielded the facility ballad “Love of a Lifetime,” which peaked at No. 5 on the Sizzling 100 chart. Their subsequent album, 1992’s Maintain Your Hearth, went gold on the power of one other hit ballad, “After I Look Into Your Eyes.”
Snare’s associate of eight years, Katherine Little, wrote the next on Fb:
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that I write this and it’s extraordinarily tough to search out the correct phrases. CJ left this world on Friday, April fifth. I’ve had 8-plus great years with this man and I really like him to his core. In September of 2020, CJ was identified with Stage IV colon most cancers. 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. He was so extremely constructive throughout this entire illness. He was so robust. He by no means misplaced hope. All he needed was to be the CJ that you just all know and love. Final spring, he began having some extra points and he had one other surgical procedure in October 2023. This final surgical procedure left him very weak and unable to stay a full life. I’ve been by his facet from day 1 and I’d have by no means given up on him. CJ leaves behind three great youngsters which might be all so very particular to me. Life won’t ever be the identical. I’m not able to face this. There may be a lot to say however phrases are extremely tough proper now. Please respect our household throughout this time of grief and hold us in your ideas.”
Night time Ranger singer Jack Blades is amongst these morning Snare, writing. “Simply heartsick with the information of our rock n roll brother CJ Snare’s passing Many great reminiscences of NR & Firehouse enjoying collectively CJ ‘s candy soul & nice smile at all times brightened up the day it doesn’t matter what was taking place Blessings CJ & sing it loud within the stars my brother.”
FireHouse have exhibits scheduled from April thirteenth by way of early November. It’s unclear how Snare’s passing will have an effect on the band’s tour plans.
Our condolences exit to C.J. Snare’s household, buddies, and bandmates throughout this tough time. Revisit a few FireHouse’s greatest hits beneath.
Simply heartsick with the information of our rock n roll brother CJ Snare’s passing
Many great reminiscences of NR & Firehouse enjoying collectively
CJ ‘s candy soul & nice smile at all times brightened up the day it doesn’t matter what was taking place
Blessings CJ & sing it loud within the stars my brother 🙏 pic.twitter.com/Xa3RMgtisb
— Jack Blades (@JackBlades) April 7, 2024