Charlie Cooper of Chicago-based electronica duo Telefon Tel Aviv has died, according to a Myspace blog post from bandmate Joshua Eustis. The post, made this morning, states that Cooper died on January 22, but further details are absent. The duo released their superb third studio album, Immolate Yourself, just two days prior to Cooper’s death. The full text of the blog post is after the jump. EDIT: this report from a Chicago news outlet confirms Cooper’s death, adding that he had been missing since last Wednesday evening following an argument with his girlfriend, and that he had a history of threatening suicide. Cause of death is still to be determined.
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.
We have been friends since high school, and began making records together a decade ago. 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 niece, 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.
Yours in Music,
Joshua Eustis
Posted on: 27th January 2010
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