Thursday, February 28, 2013

CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF CHUCK GOFF, LONGTIME FRIEND AND BASSPLAYER, OF TOBY KEITH



We would like to join in the country music community in sending our condolences and prayers to the family of Chuck Goff, longtime friend and bass player for Toby Keith. Chuck was killed in an accident last night. See news article below by Matthew Nuttle at News9.com -

Bass Player Chuck Goff Jr. ID'd As Victim In Fatal Cleveland Co. Car Crash

Posted: Feb 28, 2013 5:44 PM EST
Updated: Feb 28, 2013 6:55 PM EST
By Matthew Nuttle, News9.com - email

The victim in Wednesday night's fatal auto accident in Cleveland County has been identified as Toby Keith bass player Chuck Goff Jr.

Goff, 57, was killed in the two-vehicle crash that was reported at 7:43 p.m. Wednesday, at the intersection of 96th Ave. SE and Cemetery Rd., near Slaughterville.

The intersection was shut down for several hours as investigators and emergency personnel worked the scene. No other injuries were reported.

The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team is currently conducting the investigation.

The following statement was released by Toby Keith, regarding the death of his long-time friend, band member and song writer:

"We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of our band member, Chuck Goff. He was a close friend for over 25 years, the band leader and bass player. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family."

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