C. J. Snare

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C.J. Snare
Snare performing in 2009
Background information
Birth name	Carl Jeffrey Snare
Born	(1959-12-14)December 14, 1959 Washington, D.C., U.S.
Died	April 5, 2024(2024-04-05) (aged 64)
Genres	Hard rock, glam metal
Occupations	Singer, musician, songwriter, record producer
Instruments	Vocals, keyboards
Years active	1980–2023
Formerly of	FireHouse
Website	C. J. Snare on Facebook

Carl Jeffrey Snare (December 14, 1959 – April 5, 2024) was an American singer best known for being the frontman and founding member of the hard rock/glam metal band FireHouse.

Snare co-wrote most of the band's songs and has had seven songs chart on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts, five of which were top 40. He also appeared periodically with his other band, Rubicon Cross, and occasionally appeared with Scrap Metal.