FireHouse singer C.J. Snare has sadly passed away on Friday night (5th) at the age of 64. Initially reported as undisclosed reasons, but according to TMZ, Snare’s daughter, Heather, revealed the singer died after a long battle with cancer. However, ultimately, his daughter confirmed his death was from cardiac arrest.
Snare co-founded FireHouse in the late 1980s and stayed with the band up until his death. C.J. played keyboards and sang on all seven albums from 1990’s self-titled debut to 2003’s Prime Time.
FireHouse issued the following statement on social media:
“Today is a sad day for Rock N Roll.
It is with great sorrow we are letting the world know we have lost our brother: CJ Snare, the rock and roll warrior, lead vocalist, and a founding member of Firehouse.
CJ snare passed unexpectedly at home Friday night, April 5, 2024. He was a young 64 years old.
As you are all aware, CJ was expected to be back on stage with the band this summer after recovering from surgery.
We are all in complete shock with CJ’s untimely passing.
CJ was was arguably one of the best vocal talents of a generation, touring the world with Firehouse non stop the past 34 years.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Snare family, Katherine Little, friends, and all our beloved fans all over the world.
“Reach for the Sky” CJ! You will be forever missed by family, friends, fans and your band mates. You’re singing with the angels now.”
The metal community has taken to social media in response to Snare’s death. Our thoughts go out to Snare’s family and friends during this difficult time.
I can’t believe CJ is gone. He was a true friend and an amazing talent.
What a loss My sincerest condolences to his family, bandmates, and loved ones.— Todd La Torre (@ToddLaTorre) April 7, 2024
Shocked to hear of the passing of CJ Snare of @FireHouseBand . CJ was a friend , great singer , and always a super nice guy. Condolences to the band, his family, friend and fans. pic.twitter.com/f73lbCfZlx
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) April 7, 2024
I’m so sad to my friend and fellow singer CJ Snare has passed today, I knew he was dealing with some things as I missed him on the most recent Monsters cruise where Firehouse performed with a substitute singer, love and hugs to his friends, band and family pic.twitter.com/H61UpvrnaB
— Jeff Scott Soto (@jeffscottsoto) April 7, 2024
We are saddened to hear of CJ Snare’s passing. He was not just a talent & friend, but also a loved, appreciated & brilliant part of our collective touring past, deepest condolences and sympathy for his loved ones, family, band and fans. Rest in Power in Rock n’ Roll Heaven, pic.twitter.com/aEYNUvm2y9
— WARRANT (@warrantrocks) April 7, 2024
We are so sad to hear of the passing of CJ Snare. We toured all across America with Firehouse in 1991 on our headline tour for the Psychotic Supper album.
We shared many great times with them, CJ was a very kind man and a great singer. He will be missed …
TESLA
Paul… pic.twitter.com/l4Fqb8thyM
— TESLA™ (@TeslaBand) April 8, 2024
Rest in Peace Brother CJ Snare @FireHouseBand pic.twitter.com/gpmyZd8bYt
— STEVE BROWN (@STEVEBROWNROCKS) April 7, 2024
FIREHOUSE & Bill Leverty pay respect to CJ Snare
BILL LEVERTY: “Absolutely devastated. Please keep his family in your prayers. Rest in peace Brother CJ. Your great music will live forever.”
FIREHOUSE:
“Today is a sad day for Rock N Roll.It is with great sorrow we are letting… pic.twitter.com/rZ85jeucpH
— Mitch Lafon (@mitchlafon) April 7, 2024
My condolences to the Snare family who tragically lost CJ Snare to cancer. Much too young to leave this earth. We were friends from the late 80s. He had a unique voice that was like a machine. He just never got vocally tired. Amazing ❤️
Rest in peace CJ – your music lives on … pic.twitter.com/S3281MYcIZ
— Johnny Gioeli (@Crush40Johnny) April 7, 2024
Just heartsick with the news of our rock n roll brother CJ Snare’s passing
Many wonderful memories of NR & Firehouse playing together
CJ ‘s sweet soul & great smile always brightened up the day no matter what was happening
Blessings CJ & sing it loud in the stars my brother pic.twitter.com/Xa3RMgtisb
— Jack Blades (@JackBlades) April 7, 2024
R.I.P. CJ… you were a great guy and stellar vocalist. My condolences to @FireHouseBand , his family and friends. RIP brother. @cjsnare3 #ripcjsnare #cjsnare #firehouse pic.twitter.com/7tVCV01f1y
— IRA BLACK (@irablack) April 7, 2024
