He never traded on the sympathy vote, but Jeff Healey had been dealt the toughest of hands. Jeff Healey Tribute, Cristie Healey srvsgal 59 subscribers Subscribe 64 Share 22K views 14 years ago Jeff's wife Cristie,addressing the crowd on at the 5-3-08Tribute concert. TORONTO - Blind rock and jazz musician Jeff Healey has died after a lifelong battle against cancer. Because Id forgotten how public a figure he was. I may be stupid, but I heard only yesterday that Jeff passed away. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He married Cristie Hall in 2004 and had a son with her. And the fact that he held on to these things, to me, showed that they still had meaning for him.. Earlier, he also had two sarcomas removed from his legs. A notable exception, to my mind, is the Hell To Pay album. Its an old story., It was horrible, says Trout. Magic Steve, I watched Road House for the like 5th time. IM AROUND SAME AGE AS JEFF WOULD BE IM 51 , YES JEFF LEFT US WAY TO SOON!! I love that movie, and love his music in the movie. Id never seen anything like it. The story of the great 'lost' Jeff Healey album, Heal My Soul In 1992, Jeff Healey married his first wife Krista Miller. We dont want to forget the great ones, just cos theyre not with us any more. The two have a son named Derek. Honestly, it was a surprise to me. Hokahe brother. I do hope your sons eyes are still ok after his surgery. Walter Trout on his long friendship with Jeff Healey. The two have a son named Derek. But when you hear the old stuff, from the 20s and 30s, it is just wonderful. They had just been recorded. Tune in nationwide to CBC Radio at 9pm Saturday March 3rd, or listen online at cbc.ca/radio It will run in each timezone across the country starting at 6pm EST on Radio 2 and 9pm on Radio One. No matter where his performance whether it is electric or acoustic he managed to bring sounds that were unique to the whole scene. Unfortunately there are no DVDs or online resources that teach his techniques. And a little cup for money, like he was busking. Starting in 1990 he hosted a radio program of very early jazz on CIUT at the University of Toronto with Colin Bray. Healey began playing guitar when he was three, developing his unique style of playing the instrument flat on his lap. You have been so supportive and always ready to hear the next new surprise we have in store for you! Yknow, put the shoe on the other foot and youll see how it feels. At the time, MSI Music Distribution was one of the largest importers of recorded music in the United States. Then determining which songs we were looking for, and which takes. With that in mind, let's take today to remember Jeff. Holy mackerel, thats that kid! Some of it was unfinished. In 1992, Jeff Healey married his first wife Krista Miller. [2] At nine years old, his musical talents were showcased in an interview on the TVOntario children's programme Cucumber. They just couldnt contemplate the fact that he was gone. Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! His family & friends love those are the true treasures of life. I didnt know that Jeff Healey was blind. He will be missed, Gone to soon, but will never be forgotten, truly one of Canadas great musicians! When he was 15, Healey formed the band Blue Direction,[4] a four-piece that primarily played bar-band cover tunes and featured bassist Jeremy Littler, drummer Graydon Chapman, and schoolmate Rob Quail on second guitar. It blew me away how tight he and his band were, and the skill he had playing the guitar in the way that he did. When we played All The Saints for the first time, he adds, we were floored. Thanks for reaching out. Blessings to you and yours, -Gerry S. Your email address will not be published. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Mr. Healey after a show in London. It was incredible to watch. The next time I saw him was in Roadhouse. I rest my case. The funniest, to me, was when when he altered a line when performing Im gonna sit right down and write myself a letter. Its all either formula, or just mean noise. I saw Jeff three times in 88-89 and still pull his music out. It also featured the single "Hideaway" which later earned a Grammy Award nomination under the category Best Rock Instrumental Performance. He was just so downtrodden and put out by the business. You were probably the only one there who knew that. Next, the Live in London footage, followed by the See the light album are my favourite moments to hear him make that guitar scream. So I think losing him just came to everyone as a shock.. Hi, Im just watching Roadhouse, for the 2nd time in many years. On March 2, 2008, he died of sarcoma cancer at the age of 41. Look it up! One of the most natural blues man I ever had the privilege to have seen live! Stay tuned here and on our official Facebook page (facebook.com/JeffHealeyOfficial) for some awesome news in the new year! Luv Ricki xxoo, Yes, so do think and feel many of us, all over the globe! God bless Jeff and his family. At that point, he was still a teenager and a local Toronto act. We also saw him in Ottawa at the Central after coming from seeing Dan Ackroyd at the NAC! I remember very vividly, Jeff playing me Daze Of The Night and Baby Blue, says Costa. Jeff Healey's Roadhouse, a bar in Toronto which showcases blues bands is named after Healey. I was at the show at Bourbon street west and saw Jeffs show and I took some pics. I didnt hear him the first couple of nights. [2] In 1990, the band won the Juno Award for Canadian Entertainer of the Year. All the best to the Healey Clan. I first met Jeff in January of 87, when they had just put out their first independent release, remembers Costa. On May 3, 2008, a tribute concert was held in his memory to assist Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund. But those tracks, as you know, never got released., When Get Me Some materialised in 2000, none of the songs featured on the tracklisting. He was truly so gifted. Jeff was staying with him, he said, and this kid is going places and was going to be big. Cause you cant pull the wool over me cause Im a confidence man, Angel eyes is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. but I think he spent some time consciously distancing himself from what had gone on before., Trout: Hed had enough of the blues-rock world. Still regret not telling him. To be loved, cared for and appreciated makes living with problems or challenges more tolerable. We had to make sure there was no veneer of dated effects, that anything that had been imposed at the time was stripped away. I think it was with Bonnie Rait , yes it was . We have so much to thank Jeff for including bringing us all together through his music, his friendship and his generosity of spirit. I am also disabled and feel he was a true inspiration to all disabled people, My husband since has passed , he was the one introduced me to his music . It won the title of the Best Blues Album at the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards. I suddenly had to look him up and read all about you and his children.
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