RIP JEFF HEALEY

dakals · 03-03-2008, 08:29 PM

Jazz guitarist, Jeff Healey, dies at 41

Mon Mar 3, 12:01 PM ET

TORONTO (Reuters) - Jazz guitarist Jeff Healey, known for his blues-based rock and his distinctive playing style, died in hospital on Sunday after a life-long battle with cancer. He was 41.
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Healey, stricken with retino blastoma, a rare form of cancer that robbed him of his eyesight as a baby, first picked up the guitar when he was three years old.

With his trademark style of holding the instrument across his lap, Healey formed his first band at 17 and later gained fame for his trio, The Jeff Healey Band.

Discovered by the legendary jazz guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan in a Toronto bar in 1982, Healey released a string of albums over the next 20 years, including the 1988 Grammy-nominated "See the light," with the hit single "Angel Eyes."

He performed with a host of legends over his three-decade career, including B.B. King, George Harrison and Vaughan.

Healey was also the host of a long-running jazz radio show and owned the funky "Jeff Healey's Roadhouse," a Toronto-based bar in which he frequently recorded.

At the time of his death, he was about to release his first rock and blues recording in eight years, "Mess of Blues."

Healey leaves his wife Cristie and two children.

dakals · 03-03-2008, 08:32 PM

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Here is a picture of jeff healey. He was also in the movie roadhouse!

dakals · 03-03-2008, 08:32 PM

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One more pic of him.

rflnomad · 03-03-2008, 08:47 PM

I heard this too, Dakals. What a shame with the talent.

audiogooroo · 03-03-2008, 08:55 PM

I always liked his sound. Too bad.

Bdog · 03-04-2008, 06:33 AM

I was shocked to hear of his passing..he was a legend and a inspiration to many.

03-04-2008, 08:57 AM

IT always amazes me how some overcome great odds. He left too soon.

cactusjack · 03-04-2008, 10:53 AM

I saw this yesterday. A real shame. He was a very talented musician.

jussmatt · 03-04-2008, 10:59 AM

One Hell of a Guitar Player!! Man...what a shock. I know until I read it here... Such an inspiration!!! I liked him alot in Raadhouse too!! What a bummer...he'll surly be missed!!

donguer · 03-04-2008, 04:51 PM

I respected him and his music very much. His music will live forever!

03-03-2008, 08:29 PM	#1
dakals Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beloit,WI Posts: 4,256	RIP JEFF HEALEY Jazz guitarist, Jeff Healey, dies at 41 Mon Mar 3, 12:01 PM ET TORONTO (Reuters) - Jazz guitarist Jeff Healey, known for his blues-based rock and his distinctive playing style, died in hospital on Sunday after a life-long battle with cancer. He was 41. ADVERTISEMENT Healey, stricken with retino blastoma, a rare form of cancer that robbed him of his eyesight as a baby, first picked up the guitar when he was three years old. With his trademark style of holding the instrument across his lap, Healey formed his first band at 17 and later gained fame for his trio, The Jeff Healey Band. Discovered by the legendary jazz guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan in a Toronto bar in 1982, Healey released a string of albums over the next 20 years, including the 1988 Grammy-nominated "See the light," with the hit single "Angel Eyes." He performed with a host of legends over his three-decade career, including B.B. King, George Harrison and Vaughan. Healey was also the host of a long-running jazz radio show and owned the funky "Jeff Healey's Roadhouse," a Toronto-based bar in which he frequently recorded. At the time of his death, he was about to release his first rock and blues recording in eight years, "Mess of Blues." Healey leaves his wife Cristie and two children. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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dakals Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beloit,WI Posts: 4,256	RIP JEFF HEALEY [img][/img] Here is a picture of jeff healey. He was also in the movie roadhouse!
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dakals Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beloit,WI Posts: 4,256	RIP JEFF HEALEY [img][/img] One more pic of him.
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rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	RIP JEFF HEALEY I heard this too, Dakals. What a shame with the talent. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033.
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audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	RIP JEFF HEALEY I always liked his sound. Too bad. __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	RIP JEFF HEALEY I was shocked to hear of his passing..he was a legend and a inspiration to many. __________________
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03-04-2008, 08:57 AM	#7
Guest Posts: n/a	RIP JEFF HEALEY IT always amazes me how some overcome great odds. He left too soon.
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cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	RIP JEFF HEALEY I saw this yesterday. A real shame. He was a very talented musician. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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03-04-2008, 10:59 AM	#9
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	RIP JEFF HEALEY One Hell of a Guitar Player!! Man...what a shock. I know until I read it here... Such an inspiration!!! I liked him alot in Raadhouse too!! What a bummer...he'll surly be missed!!
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03-04-2008, 04:51 PM	#10
donguer Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocky Point NY Posts: 334	RIP JEFF HEALEY I respected him and his music very much. His music will live forever!
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