I really don’t know what to say right now. Having just found out that Geoff has passed I’m still in a state of shock.

Geoff was one of the founding members of the Matthew Good Band, and, as far as I’m concerned, it was never quite the same without him.

I remember a lot of things when I think of Geoff. Like me, he suffered from extreme mood swings and depression, something that he struggled with throughout his life. But, to be honest, most of the time I just remember how funny and utterly selfless he was. There are a million stories, a million memories, and threading them together thousands of miles travelled. I wouldn’t change any of it for the world, and am honoured to have not only played with him, but to have had him be a part of my life.

On behalf of my entire family I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Geoff’s wife and the Lloyd family.

For those of you in Vancouver, a fundraiser for Geoff’s widow is being held Sunday, February 7, 2010 at The Astoria. For more information, visit the Facebook page that has been created for the event.