C. J. Snare

American musician and songwriter

C. J. Snare - American musician and songwriter
Born

1959
66 years ago

Died

April 5th, 2024
1 years ago — 65 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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C. J. Snare gained recognition as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the rock band FireHouse. The band's self-titled debut album released in 1990 included hits like 'Love of a Lifetime' and 'Don't Treat Me Bad', contributing to the band's commercial success. Over the years, Snare's contributions to the band helped them achieve a strong following in the late 1980s and early 1990s. FireHouse toured extensively, solidifying their position in the rock genre, and Snare's distinctive voice became a defining element of their sound. The band continued to produce music and tour into the 2000s.

Lead vocalist of FireHouse

Songwriter for hit songs like 'Love of a Lifetime'

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