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Tuesday January 27, 2009

Charles Wesley Cooper III: 4/12/77 - 1/22/09

Charlie Cooper, best known for making up one half of Telefon Tel Aviv passed away on January 22, 2009. Josh Eustis made the announcement on the band's MySpace blog this morning -
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


Telefon Tel Aviv formed in New Orleans and has been making music for over a decade. They've released three full-length albums, an EP and have remixed many songs for various artists, including Nine Inch Nails (their work can be found on the Things Falling Apart EP and the Telefon Tel Aviv - Remixes Compiled album). We wish Charlie's family and friends the best as they endure this terrible tragedy.