R.I.P. Charlie Cooper of Telefon Tel Aviv

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Posted by Jer on Jan-27-2009 19:49:

R.I.P. Charlie Cooper of Telefon Tel Aviv

Just saw the news, and having been introduced to them some time ago I can say these two have been a PROFOUND influence on the music I write and the artist that I aspire to be. He will be very sorely missed.

Taken from the myspace:

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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 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.

Yours in Music,

Joshua Eustis

Posted by Monocle on Jan-27-2009 20:26:

Wow no way.... hadn't been that long since I had discovered these guys, what a fucking tragedy. I wonder how he died...

Posted by exstasie on Jan-27-2009 20:31:

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Originally posted by Monocle
Wow no way.... hadn't been that long since I had discovered these guys, what a fucking tragedy. I wonder how he died...

http://chicago.decider.com/articles...ad-at-31,23111/

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According to area detectives interviewed by CBS, Cooper had gone missing last week following an argument with his girlfriend and his body was found today on the Near Northwest Side. CBS reports Cooper had threatened suicide in the past but stops short of listing suicide as the cause of death.

Posted by FunkyCrew on Jan-27-2009 20:46:

threatened suicide? wtfffff
people like that make me angry, sorry Jer..

Posted by geroin on Jan-27-2009 20:49:

omg this is fucking horrible!! they were just here about 3months ago with mathew dear's big hands..
i went to see them but didn't know they played very early and i missed their set...horrible news.....

these 2 are really fucking talented

Posted by Blake_Jarrell on Jan-27-2009 21:29:

i'm still in shock...just played pool with him last monday...the brightest stars shine half as long.

we will miss you Charlie

Posted by Jer on Jan-27-2009 22:13:

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Originally posted by FunkyCrew
threatened suicide? wtfffff
people like that make me angry, sorry Jer..

No apologies needed, love. I wasn't aware of the circumstances concerning his death - Simply that a week ago he was alive, and now he isn't. ************ of how you look at it, it's a sad turn of events.

Posted by knacker on Jan-27-2009 22:47:

Such a loss.

R.I.P.

Posted by Shaya007 on Jan-28-2009 00:01:

R.I.P

Posted by dEsidEL on Jan-28-2009 00:07:

damn that sux, these guys make great music

Posted by DigiNut on Jan-28-2009 00:49:

Now I really wish I'd made it out to see them earlier in the year.

R.I.P.

Posted by T_ALI on Jan-28-2009 00:52:

R.I.P

Posted by geroin on Jan-28-2009 03:32: