Dallas Good, of Canadian country rock greats The Sadies. According to the band, Good died of natural causes. He was 48. The band shared the sad news, writing, “We have no words for the shock we are all feeling. We join the rest our music community and fans in grief.”
It’s with unfathomable sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dallas on Thursday, February 17th. Forty eight years old, he died of natural causes while we have no words for the shock we are all feeling. We join the rest our music community and fans in grief. pic.twitter.com/5uj1ERewEY
— The Sadies (@TheSadies) February 18, 2022
The Sadies were formed by Dallas Good and his brother, Travis Good, in 1994, and together they co-fronted the band. Their debut album, Precious Moments, was released in 1998, and they released their 10th and most recent album, Northern Passages, in 2017. Dallas was a musician’s musician and with The Sadies he collaborated with Neil Young, Neko Case, Gord Downie, Kurt Vile, The Mekons, John Doe, Half Japanese, and more.
Rest in peace, Dallas. Listen to some of their music, and read tributes from The Tragically Hip, Sloan, Steve Albini, Fucked Up’s Damian Abraham, Stars’ Torquil Campbell and Amy Millan, Ron Sexsmith, Low, and more, below.
We’re shocked and saddened by Dallas Good’s passing. We had the honour to share the stage with Dallas and @TheSadies on many occasions over the years. He was a unique talent, a genuinely great person with an infectious passion for music and performance. pic.twitter.com/AQk2c7sa6U
— The Tragically Hip (@thehipofficial) February 18, 2022
We are devastated to learn of the passing of our good friend Dallas Good. Listen to @TheSadies today. pic.twitter.com/i33HP9y99E
— Sloan (@Sloanmusic) February 18, 2022
I got to play, blaze and become friends with a god.
Trying to live in those good memories.
I love you Dallas. RIP pic.twitter.com/lPoBXcoN3I— Damian Abraham (@leftfordamian) February 18, 2022
Just got word of Dallas Good of the Sadies passing. He was a beautiful guy and naturally gifted musician. Opened every conversation laughing, a warm, unpretentious soul. Everybody who knew him feels like they lost a brother. Requiescat.
🎈— regular steve albini (@electricalWSOP) February 18, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2l7ZKJS47o
https://twitter.com/torquilcampbell/status/1494714820746092546
When the past tense makes no sense. I worshipped Dallas Good.
— Amy Millan (@amymillan) February 18, 2022
Always looked forward to running into Dallas Good. Phenomenal musician. Contagious coolness, and one of the quickest friends you’d ever meet. Love to his family and loved ones.
— LOW (@lowtheband) February 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/theheavyjamz/status/1494709725606338560
reeling from the news of the passing of dallas good.
an absolute hero. truly grateful for the spirit he shared with us all. we are putting all of our love out to his family and loved ones today. 🖤
just gutted.— July Talk (@julytalk) February 18, 2022
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Dallas Good, singer and guitarist for @TheSadies. pic.twitter.com/1NGV2PEuG1
— The JUNO Awards (@TheJUNOAwards) February 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/RonSexsmith/status/1494703221427818500
https://twitter.com/sampatchmusic/status/1494712773602947072
Heartbroken today to hear about the passing of our friend and mentor Dallas Good of @TheSadies. 💔 A legend. The time we got to spend with him was truly a gift. pic.twitter.com/jmLTcUXeA8
— The Garrys (@thegarrysband) February 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/mmmbarclay/status/1494683930011840516
Crushed to hear about the passing of our friend Dallas Good.
Dallas was an amazing musician and just a great guy. We lost a good one today. Sending our love to the band and families.
Please do us a favour and go listen to the Sadies today. They are one of the best bands ever pic.twitter.com/GyHFnxa8h2
— The Sheepdogs (@TheSheepdogs) February 18, 2022
https://twitter.com/mercuryrevvd/status/1494693380235972612