Jan 29, 2009 0
RIP Charlie Cooper
I was very sad to learn that Charlie Cooper III of the band Telefon Tel Aviv passed away earlier this week at age 31. My condolences to his family, friends and not least the other part of Telefon Tel Aviv Josh Eustis.
They released a new album this week, so this may be a good time to go buy it:
http://www.bpitchcontrol.de/product/476
Here’s an official statement by Eustis from their myspace page:
We have been so fortunate to tour the world together, while at the same time having a massive amount of laughs at one another’s expense.
Aside from Charlie’s singular genius and musical gifts, I can tell you that he was a total sweetheart of a guy, and a loving friend and confidant to people everywhere. His musicianship was surpassed only by his greater gift to the world – his warmth, his generosity, his unquenchable humor, and his undying loyalty to those whom he loved. In the spirit of honorable mention, however, I should mention that he had a shoe collection that was marvelous, knowledge of hip-hop that was profound, and knowledge of wine that was subtle.
He is survived by a sister, a neice, a nephew, his mother, his stepfather, me, and more adoring friends than the Universe has dark matter. As such, his family and I ask for your discretion and consideration of our privacy during these extremely turbulent waters.