R.I.P. Charlie Cooper
It is a sad time for I.D.M. after having lost one of the greats earlier this week. Charlie Cooper, one half of Telefon Tel Aviv, died on January 22. The cause of death has not been released. Friend and bandmate Josh Eustis has released the following statement:
Hello, Everyone.
It breaks my heart to inform you all that Charlie Cooper, my better half in Telefon Tel Aviv, passed away on January 22nd….
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 memoriam, here are some of his great works.
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Telefon Tel Aviv – Fahrenheit Fair Enough
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Telefon Tel Aviv – Helen of Troy
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such a fucking bummer… i still can’t believe it happened. it’s eerie listening to their new album knowing that it’s probably some of the last deepest thoughts charlie cooper had, and might’ve had some influence on his death (if it was in fact suicide)… damn. RIP.