FireHouse singer CJ Snare dies at 64

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CJ Snir, founding singer of FireHouse, has died at the age of 64.

The group — which scored Hot 100 hits in the early 1990s with its singles “Love of a Lifetime” and “When I Look Into Your Eyes” — revealed Snir’s death on Sunday. On social media.

“Today is a sad day for rock and roll,” the surviving members wrote. “It is with great sadness that we inform the world that we have lost our brother: CJ Snare, rock and roll warrior, lead singer, and founding member of Firehouse. CJ Snare passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday night, April 5, 2024. He was a young man of 64 years.

No cause of death was given, but Snir's death came six months after Snir's open He will undergo abdominal surgery. The band initially postponed their concerts but hired a full singer while Snare recovered.

Just Since a week, Snir hinted that he would soon return to the stage, writing on social media: “I feel stronger every day! I'll be back on stage with FireHouse before you know it. Health is the priority so I will be fully recovered before I return.

“As you all know, CJ was expected to return to the stage with the band this summer after recovering from surgery,” FireHouse added in their statement. “We are all in complete shock over CJ's sudden passing. CJ was one of the finest vocal talents of this generation, having toured the world with Firehouse non-stop for the past 34 years.

Formed in the mid-1980s, FireHouse stormed the charts in 1990 with their self-titled debut album, which featured a pair of singles that became hair metal anthems, “Don't Treat Me Bad” and “Love of a Lifetime,” both of which featured Writing it is an ambush. The former song enjoyed a resurgence in recent years when it was featured on a superhero show starring John Cena peace makerWhile the last power song received more than 88 million views on YouTube.

Although the band's second album – 1992 Hold the fire – Arriving amid the grunge and alternative rock explosion, FireHouse remained relevant while many of their brethren disappeared, placing a pair of singles on the Hot 100 with the LP's “Reach for the Sky” and “When I Look Into Your Eyes.” Which peaked at number eight, becoming her biggest chart hit.

While FireHouse did not release an album containing new music after 2003 Peak timeThe band remained active during the ambush surgery. “Reach for heaven CJ! Family, friends, fans and bandmates will miss you forever,” the Snare bandmates added. “You’re singing with the angels now.”