Carl “C.J.” Snare, the main singer of the rock band Firehouse, has sadly passed away at 64 years old. Firehouse was a really popular band, especially famous for their first album that came out in 1990.

This band was one of the last ones to become famous playing hair metal music, a style that was really big in the 1980s and early 1990s. Sadly, C.J. Snare passed away from a heart attack, which happened because he was also fighting colon cancer. His life was full of music and will be remembered by many.

C.J. Snare helped start Firehouse in 1984 in Richmond, Virginia. He was not only the lead singer but also played the keyboard and wrote many of the band’s songs. His voice was very special and helped make Firehouse’s music stand out.

C.J. once talked about how people would tell him they got married to his song “Love of a Lifetime.” He said he didn’t write it thinking it would be a wedding song, but he’s happy it became one. He thinks if that’s his legacy, it’s not a bad one at all.

The band’s first album had a really popular song called “Don’t Treat Me Bad,” which lots of people liked. But soon after they became popular, the type of music people liked started to change to grunge, a completely different style.

Another big hit from Firehouse was “Love of a Lifetime.” This song was played a lot at weddings and became very special for many couples. Snare started playing piano when he was young and, along with three others, formed Firehouse. Even though their music style was becoming less popular, they managed to make a big impact with their first album and continued to be loved for their slow, romantic songs.

Even after music trends changed and grunge became more popular, Firehouse kept making music and touring. Snare was very dedicated to the band, only taking breaks because of his health. He fought a tough battle with colon cancer and had to take some time off before passing away in 2023. His music and the band Firehouse have left a lasting mark on many people’s lives.