C.J. Snare Death: Recently, the lead singer of the glam rock band FireHouse and frontman, C.J. Snare, sadly passed away.
He served as the lead singer of the ’80s hair metal band FireHouse—recognized for hits like “Don’t Treat Me Bad” and “Love of a Lifetime.”
The band mourned Snare’s passing as a “sad day for Rock N Roll” in a statement on Facebook on Sunday.
Let’s explore what happened to C.J. Snare and learn about his cause of death and funeral plans.
Who was C.J. Snare?
C.J. Snare gained recognition as an American singer, primarily renowned as the frontman and founding member of the hard rock/glam metal band FireHouse. Snare co-wrote most of the band’s songs and had seven songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, five of which were top 40.
FireHouse posted: “C.J. Snare passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday night, April 5, 2024, at the age of 64.” On Sunday, the group posted a statement on Facebook saying that C.J. Snare’s passing was “a sad day for Rock N Roll.”
FireHouse said in the statement, “C.J. was arguably one of the best vocal talents of a generation, touring the world with Firehouse nonstop for the past 34 years.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Snare family, Katherine Little, friends, and all our beloved fans worldwide.” Several group fans also shared their shock over Snare’s sudden death.
In addition to singing, the frontman—who helped form the group in 1987—also played keyboards on seven of the group’s albums, including their debut LP, which went double platinum in the United States.
Before his death, the singer posted a photo on Instagram announcing that he would be taking a brief hiatus from the band until he recovered from abdominal surgery.
FireHouse formed as an American glam metal band in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1989. The band has released 7 studio albums, a live album, 2 video albums, 11 singles, and 9 music videos.
C.J. Snare Cause of Death
Snare’s daughter, Heather, said that her father had passed away after suffering cardiac arrest following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Obituary and Funeral Plans
C J Snare’s obituary and funeral plans will released by the family at a later date.
