Stevie Ray and Jeff met in Toronto when Jeff was 17. A friend of Jeff's had persuaded Albert Collins to let Jeff come up on stage and play when Albert was performing in Albert Hall. Stevie Ray happened to be in town at that time and Albert Collins got Stevie Ray to come down to Albert Hall and hear Jeff play. Stevie Ray and Albert Collins were key in introducing young Jeff to the music industry.
I think my favorite performance by Jeff Healey is "See The Light" from a show called Night Music. It is an all-star lineup. Joining Jeff is Dr. John on piano, Marcus Miller on bass and Omar Hakim on drums. Amazing.
and another legend Marcus Miller slapping the bass. Jeff did a live acoustic duet with another phenomenal Canadian guitarist Colin James who also toured with SRV. Colin plays anything including jazz blues big band and raunchy rock
Stevie was never afraid to share the stage. I believe he wanted to be a producer of sorts. He was an awesome man. Always loved watching others play. Especially his mentors. He always thought his brother was the best player ever. Such respect.
“That boy Jeff Healey is a bad man”. Truer words have never been spoken. He might be the electric guitar blues goat. He might be. I saw him jam with Clapton the day before SRV died. RIP Jeff and Stevie.
Just so u know ,jeffs blind since age 1 due to eye cancer. Stevie discovered him & they instantly became close friends. Cancer finally killed him in his 40's..R.I.P. STEVIE & R.I.P. JEFF 😢
Your playing is fantastic. I love your enthusiasm and genuine appreciation of these legends. You come across as a very fine person. Keep reaching for the stars.
I saw this when it first aired. Jeff was an amazing talent. He was a jazz trumpet player when he wasn't ripping that guitar. Two legendary players gone before they were finished.
I saw the Jeff Healey Band open up from Stevie Ray Vaughan in 1989 at Alpine Valley, WI. This was the same venue where the tragic helicopter crash occurred one year later. Jeff has been my favorite artist ever since that day. RIP to both of those two amazing artists who have given me a lifetime full of enjoyment.
Hey Devon! 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.”Mar 3, 2008. So Stevie was instrumental (No pun intended) in getting Jeff on the highway to his career.
Dude, im a 70 year old white guy whos lived on the blues, and your opening for ur channell is wicked. Man i just want u 2 know, U got chops .very impressive.Love ir brother !
GREAT reaction. These 2 together, MAGIC, and I loved what you said about SRV being so gracious, and you could tell by Stevie's reaction to Jeff's playing, that he was loving it too. I sure miss these too, RIP Jeff and Stevie.
Stevie was well impressed with Jeff & u can tell he is shocked at his solo (in a good way) so steps up his solo...great creativity bouncing off each other 💞 RIP to both... Loved Jeffs voice too btw...try As the Years Go Passing By by Healy - beautiful...guitar work stunning too...one of my favs. ( just remembered u did that....soz 🙃) Thankyou for posting...love it 🙏🕊
Thank God they got to play together 😇 Stevie Ray never invited hardly anyone on-stage the more I think about it??? That says allot about his respect for Jeff, so happy he did man...
I must also add about Jeff's work ethic as well. I saw him play at an open mic around 1982 at the "Upper Lip" on Yonge St. Jeff would take the TTC to Yonge St and look for open mic nights to ply his trade. Some places turned him down but he kept coming back. I saw him 5-6 times in the early 80s' Sometimes we would hear him play while on a patio or walking down Yonge St. I even worked a gig he did at the Copa when I worked there setting up bands. RIP Jeff, you were the best
It looked like Stevie was getting stank face from Jeff's solo ...❤❤❤ and then Stevie delivered as well and it looked like Jeff was getting off on that ... like they fed off each other!? That was awesome to watch and hear!!! One of the best duet solos I've ever seen and heard!!! Great reaction, I heard your jam in the beginning too, nice! ❤✌
SRV is credited as having discovered Jeff Healey and became his mentor. That's why you see them feeding them off each other as you can quite clearly see they enjoy being in each other's presence.
I used to live at 27 and king rd in Nobleton. Jeff used to play there very frequently at a restaurant called Daniel's. He was the soundtrack of the neighborhood. Cool blues reviews man!
This was an late afternoon tv show on the CBC Toronto, Canada and from what I know it was filmed either in a bar or one of the old CBC studio buildings at the time in the downtown area in 1987.
No torch passing or competition. Just two human beings sharing the same gift.we all have different gifts and talents from God. When you put them all together they compliment each other. Peace and harmony
Jeff Healey, See The Light, 1988, on the show Night Music hosted by David Sanborn, with the incredible Marcus Miller on bass and the equally incredible Omar Hakim on drums. You owe it to yourself to see it. If it doesn't blow your mind you're not alive
Damn bro you’re a really talented guitar player! I’ve been learning how to play the guitar for a week or two now and I just learned “Wish You Were Here” and have gained a whole new appreciation for how much hard work it takes to play even simple songs! So I respect how much you had to grind to get to the level you are now👍 💯
When Jeff Healey was either 15 or 16 he met one of his idols B. B. King (R.I.P) as you know Stevie Ray called Freddie King his God Father.... B.B. introduced Stevie and Jeff three days before that performance.....
I m thinking this was 1986 around that time srv toured Canada a lot especially Montreal and Toronto jeff played the Toronto club scene quite a bit so did Steve most of his album sales at that time were Canada he had a huge following here!
I clicked like and subscribe... SOLEY based on the fact that you actually can play a pretty decent blues therefore have way more appreciation for the music... I'm joining your journey mang...
Your reactions are terrific. "Crossroads" live performance on David Sanborn's Night Music video. The great Hiram Bullock rocks out alongside SRV...hard as nails..with the fantastic house band.
This performance was in 1987. Such an incredible performance. If I am correct, as a bit of extra info, Stevie and Jeff had already known each other for a few years before this performance too. There is a photo of them together in 1985. Hopefully audio exists of it, but who knows.
I will scroll back to check it out .. Brother Albert is one of the great blues artist of all time ... Born under a bad sign . Dont lie to me , Stormy Monday dayum that's some great tunes
I have never seen Stevie live but I saw Jeff on a festival in Peer (Belgium) Not everybody was interested so I could come very close (less than 3 yard). It was amazing to see how different he did play the guitar. Not only the position but he also did use different chords that normal quitar players can not play. If you want another guitar legend that you probably don't know, try Rory Galagher. For example the Rockpalast sessions or the Montreux festival. for example this one: th-cam.com/video/GazzTFxXGeE/w-d-xo.html
Are you aware Jeff passed at the age of 42 from I think from his fight with leukemia. He lost his from cancer as a baby if I remember correctly.? Seen loved to see your face light up!
Another great version of this song by SRV -- featuring keyboardist Reese Wynans -- amazing - and Stevie gives him a spotlight -- (also, SRV breaks a string... surprise! apparently that was pretty common for him --so he really doesn't miss a note -- even when you can see the broken string flying around... lol) -- th-cam.com/video/3woPVQExDsQ/w-d-xo.html
Maybe the connection was Jeff Healey was blind and played just like Stevie Ray Vaughan who hardly ever played with his eyes open or looked at the Frets on the guitar
Hey brother, I'm a new subscriber, maybe you could check out Kenny Wayne Shepherd (While we Cry- live summer fest 2015. KWS was heavily influenced by SRV and also SRV'S drummer Chris Layton is KWS'S drummer to this day. This can be a new rabbit hole for you to journey down. Many other suggestions if you're interested. I also wanted to mention that i saw SRV in concert in 89 & 90 ,last time was 1 month before his helicopter crash. Was a huge crush to us fans. I will tell you that after 2 hours of SRV live and you leave speechless.Thanks PEACE BROTHER
@@Devon_Rismay Yes you'll dig KWS. Well maybe check out Joe Bonamassa (I'll Play the Blues for You )live at the Greek Theater. Joe B is using his V-body guitar that formerly belonged to the legendary Albert King, although is up side down and backward because Albert King was left handed. Sorry so long. Just my passion for music. I know you definitely understand that. PEACE
Stevie Ray and Jeff met in Toronto when Jeff was 17. A friend of Jeff's had persuaded Albert Collins to let Jeff come up on stage and play when Albert was performing in Albert Hall. Stevie Ray happened to be in town at that time and Albert Collins got Stevie Ray to come down to Albert Hall and hear Jeff play. Stevie Ray and Albert Collins were key in introducing young Jeff to the music industry.
I think my favorite performance by Jeff Healey is "See The Light" from a show called Night Music. It is an all-star lineup. Joining Jeff is Dr. John on piano, Marcus Miller on bass and Omar Hakim on drums. Amazing.
and another legend Marcus Miller slapping the bass. Jeff did a live acoustic duet with another phenomenal Canadian guitarist Colin James who also toured with SRV. Colin plays anything including jazz blues big band and raunchy rock
Stevie was never afraid to share the stage. I believe he wanted to be a producer of sorts. He was an awesome man. Always loved watching others play. Especially his mentors. He always thought his brother was the best player ever. Such respect.
“That boy Jeff Healey is a bad man”. Truer words have never been spoken. He might be the electric guitar blues goat. He might be. I saw him jam with Clapton the day before SRV died. RIP Jeff and Stevie.
This performance from both guys is awesome. It bugs me that Jeff Healey’s name isn’t thrown into the basket when people talk about great players
Just so u know ,jeffs blind since age 1 due to eye cancer. Stevie discovered him & they instantly became close friends. Cancer finally killed him in his 40's..R.I.P. STEVIE & R.I.P. JEFF
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Your playing is fantastic. I love your enthusiasm and genuine appreciation of these legends. You come across as a very fine person. Keep reaching for the stars.
Thank you very much!!
Nice blues licks and left handed too.
I saw this when it first aired. Jeff was an amazing talent. He was a jazz trumpet player when he wasn't ripping that guitar. Two legendary players gone before they were finished.
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Props for your respect of these two guitar legends!
My, my, my!!! Two "Guitar Gods" on the stage at the same time.
Facts!
I saw the Jeff Healey Band open up from Stevie Ray Vaughan in 1989 at Alpine Valley, WI. This was the same venue where the tragic helicopter crash occurred one year later. Jeff has been my favorite artist ever since that day. RIP to both of those two amazing artists who have given me a lifetime full of enjoyment.
Hey Devon! 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.”Mar 3, 2008. So Stevie was instrumental (No pun intended) in getting Jeff on the highway to his career.
I saw Jeff live so many times. God rest his soul he was amazing
Two legends!❤ RIP Stevie and Jeff🌹
Dude, im a 70 year old white guy whos lived on the blues, and your opening for ur channell is wicked. Man i just want u 2 know, U got chops .very impressive.Love ir brother !
GREAT reaction. These 2 together, MAGIC, and I loved what you said about SRV being so gracious, and you could tell by Stevie's reaction to Jeff's playing, that he was loving it too. I sure miss these too, RIP Jeff and Stevie.
I'm loving all this GOAT-ness. Keep SRV coming!
Most def
No! if you look at Stevie's face he's tripping! Even he can't believe what we're seeing! When just stands up Stevie is like OMG!
I was so so lucky to see Jeff in the UK in 1991, just incredible. It's why the worlds gone to shit - God's up there jammin' with Jeff and Stevie
Stevie was well impressed with Jeff & u can tell he is shocked at his solo (in a good way) so steps up his solo...great creativity bouncing off each other 💞 RIP to both...
Loved Jeffs voice too btw...try As the Years Go Passing By by Healy - beautiful...guitar work stunning too...one of my favs. ( just remembered u did that....soz 🙃)
Thankyou for posting...love it 🙏🕊
No problem, keep the request comin! 🤘🏾
When you consider Jeff Healey was totally blind, you appreciate him so much more. SRV still the GOAT though 🐐😊
Dont know bout that. They both good as the other but stevie can see, jeff cant. U gotta share the goat pen with 2 goats
Stevie is amazing and Jeff oh my heavens! They're having so much fun! Stevie has class he always gives that and hugs to the other players! Class Act!
This was great to watch
Thank God they got to play together 😇
Stevie Ray never invited hardly anyone on-stage the more I think about it??? That says allot about his respect for Jeff, so happy he did man...
I must also add about Jeff's work ethic as well. I saw him play at an open mic around 1982 at the "Upper Lip" on Yonge St. Jeff would take the TTC to Yonge St and look for open mic nights to ply his trade. Some places turned him down but he kept coming back. I saw him 5-6 times in the early 80s' Sometimes we would hear him play while on a patio or walking down Yonge St. I even worked a gig he did at the Copa when I worked there setting up bands. RIP Jeff, you were the best
Stevie was a man of pure class. A sweet soul if there ever was one.
He sure was
I just love that Jeff gets up and rocks it out - no guitar strap - not props -- just can't help but rock it!
Facts
It looked like Stevie was getting stank face from Jeff's solo ...❤❤❤ and then Stevie delivered as well and it looked like Jeff was getting off on that ... like they fed off each other!? That was awesome to watch and hear!!! One of the best duet solos I've ever seen and heard!!! Great reaction, I heard your jam in the beginning too, nice! ❤✌
Glad u enjoyed the video
I saw Jeff Healey twice live! Amazing!!
SRV is credited as having discovered Jeff Healey and became his mentor. That's why you see them feeding them off each other as you can quite clearly see they enjoy being in each other's presence.
want to see something cool, check out SRV and his big Bro Jimmy playing the same double neck guitar, its called Pipeline
I'll check it out.
I heard several discovered Jeff, and they became great friends.
Steve is amazed to see his face
Props to you my brother. You do a damn fine job playing that beautiful Strat southpaw style!
God, how I wish at was there!!!!!
Stevie Ray was always in it together with whoever he chose to play with.
Two legends ... LOVE this video, as I love both SRV and Jeff! Both died way too young.
Wayy to young
I used to live at 27 and king rd in Nobleton. Jeff used to play there very frequently at a restaurant called Daniel's. He was the soundtrack of the neighborhood. Cool blues reviews man!
This was an late afternoon tv show on the CBC Toronto, Canada and from what I know it was filmed either in a bar or one of the old CBC studio buildings at the time in the downtown area in 1987.
Appreciated your intro, a lot of feeling and great phrasing, vibing it!
Most sighted musicians cant do a quarter of what Jeff can do blind!! Yes, Stevie Ray was a mentor for Jeff🎶🎶🎸
The day Stevie met his match!
No torch passing or competition. Just two human beings sharing the same gift.we all have different gifts and talents from God. When you put them all together they compliment each other. Peace and harmony
Facts
Jeff Healey, See The Light, 1988, on the show Night Music hosted by David Sanborn, with the incredible Marcus Miller on bass and the equally incredible Omar Hakim on drums. You owe it to yourself to see it. If it doesn't blow your mind you're not alive
Damn bro you’re a really talented guitar player! I’ve been learning how to play the guitar for a week or two now and I just learned “Wish You Were Here” and have gained a whole new appreciation for how much hard work it takes to play even simple songs! So I respect how much you had to grind to get to the level you are now👍 💯
12 long years bro, its a journey & it'll take a while. But you'll get there as well 🤘🏾
When Jeff Healey was either 15 or 16 he met one of his idols B. B. King (R.I.P) as you know Stevie Ray called Freddie King his God Father.... B.B. introduced Stevie and Jeff three days before that performance.....
That playing of yours was NICE!!!
There are more Jeff and stevie videos on TH-cam! Jeff can push Stevie and they challenged eacher other too! God bless!!!
Like your reaction.......very honest
Thank you!
2 of the best to ever do it. Both gone too soon!
I beg you to listen to Jeff Healey while my guitar gently wheeps it will give you an eargasm ✌️ love from UK 😁
Mannn I love that one, & blue jean blues as well
The connection between SRV and Jeff healey is Stevie discovered Jeff healey
Great intro again and Jeff Healey was a very, very bad boy.
That he was
Dont stop playing brother. Keep on keepin on
Most definitely!🤘🏾
Wow.
Really freaking loved the intro!!! Daaang! I show friends this video and the just lose it! Lol!
Man I appreciate that!!!! 🤘🏾
Jeff Healy could be on stage with ANYONE and hold his own!
Facts
I m thinking this was 1986 around that time srv toured Canada a lot especially Montreal and Toronto jeff played the Toronto club scene quite a bit so did Steve most of his album sales at that time were Canada he had a huge following here!
Your playing, wow it great
Thank you! 🙏🏾
Thank you bro.
🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
Wow, wow, wow! I usually find interruptions unpleasant…But, you, Sir, nailed this performance in a beautiful way
Respect for them…respect to you
Thank u so much, I appreciate that 🙏🏾
Best intro to a reaction video ever
❤️🙏🏾
Yes Sir!!!!!
Nah man they were Kindred Spirits Jeff was blind and played across his rap and they had a blast together
i am not sure but jeff had his own bar in toronto, could have been there, i am not sure but it is the greatest guitars i have ever heard
You need Jeff Healey " As the years go passing by" live.
I clicked like and subscribe... SOLEY based on the fact that you actually can play a pretty decent blues therefore have way more appreciation for the music... I'm joining your journey mang...
Thank you!
Jeff Healey was in the movie roadhouse. He was blind I think at birth from eye cancer which eventually killed him sometimes in 2000.
Unfortunately both have passed. Jamming in heaven with Jimi!!!!
Your reactions are terrific.
"Crossroads" live performance on David Sanborn's Night Music video. The great Hiram Bullock rocks out alongside SRV...hard as nails..with the fantastic house band.
I'll check it out
you got some sole skillz brother
Thanks! I appreciate that!
This performance was in 1987. Such an incredible performance.
If I am correct, as a bit of extra info, Stevie and Jeff had already known each other for a few years before this performance too. There is a photo of them together in 1985. Hopefully audio exists of it, but who knows.
Hopefully
Wasn’t Jeff featured in the movie’Roadhouse’?
@Geoff Simpkins
Yes, he was in several scenes. Played a couple of times & had a few speaking scenes.💙
Smokin' Hot intro....BADASS brother!
I appreciate it bro
@@Devon_Rismay Credit where credit is due!
@@bigdaddymojo2005 🤘🏾🤘🏾
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You can find Jeff jamming with B.B King
Your sound is very good,liked and subscribed!
Thank you!
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Another " Lawd have mercy " moment ..
New sub here ... If you haven't checked out SRV with Albert King jam you should ... SRV idolized the old blues players ...
@@bigkw1568 definitely my favorite
I will scroll back to check it out .. Brother Albert is one of the great blues artist of all time ... Born under a bad sign . Dont lie to me , Stormy Monday dayum that's some great tunes
Check out (Mary had a little lamb) by Stevie. His keyboardist Reese Wynans is amazing too.
No problem
I absolutely love this video! You have such great reactions to SRV! And if you pull my name, the shirt size is large for my son.
OK, I'll get you plugged in. & thank you!!
I have never seen Stevie live but I saw Jeff on a festival in Peer (Belgium) Not everybody was interested so I could come very close (less than 3 yard). It was amazing to see how different he did play the guitar. Not only the position but he also did use different chords that normal quitar players can not play. If you want another guitar legend that you probably don't know, try Rory Galagher. For example the Rockpalast sessions or the Montreux festival. for example this one: th-cam.com/video/GazzTFxXGeE/w-d-xo.html
I'm a new Sub.. Brother U Rock!
Thanks bro! 🤘🏾
That opening tone you played reminds me of Roy Buchanan. Possibly consider him.
Reaction coming soon. For roy
Devon, loved your reaction. Have a look at another Canadian Icon band... April Wine. 3 lead guitars.. watch live "Roller(my fav)". "I like to Rock"
Are you aware Jeff passed at the age of 42 from I think from his fight with leukemia. He lost his from cancer as a baby if I remember correctly.? Seen loved to see your face light up!
It sucks that he is gone, great talent
Like your intro. Respcect
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Bro, nice reaction!!! And btw you're damn good at guitar. How long have you been playing dude? I have been playing for 4 years
13 years for me, & thank you!
Jeff plays great for a blind man. Better than most that have their sight
Don't know if people have said, but Jeff is blind. RIP Jeff Healey.
considering Jeff was blind it's all the more amazing
Another great version of this song by SRV -- featuring keyboardist Reese Wynans -- amazing - and Stevie gives him a spotlight -- (also, SRV breaks a string... surprise! apparently that was pretty common for him --so he really doesn't miss a note -- even when you can see the broken string flying around... lol) -- th-cam.com/video/3woPVQExDsQ/w-d-xo.html
When I hear Jeff sounds more like he was influenced by Johnny Winter
My man like your reactions but love your guitar picking. Never sell yourself at the cross roads
Thanks bro! & never!
Dude...ur not too shabby urself dawg
Thanks champ
Two greats gone way to soon.
Off topic but what do you think of buckethead?
love bucket head, just dont have his talent lol
Maybe the connection was Jeff Healey was blind and played just like Stevie Ray Vaughan who hardly ever played with his eyes open or looked at the Frets on the guitar
Off topic, but you still box?
Great vid.
Yea, just taking a lil break.
Have you heard of TINA S.? She shreds a guitar like nobodies business. Plenty of her on YOU Tube. Check her out.
Hmm 🤔 I'll look her up.
Hey brother, I'm a new subscriber, maybe you could check out Kenny Wayne Shepherd (While we Cry- live summer fest 2015. KWS was heavily influenced by SRV and also SRV'S drummer Chris Layton is KWS'S drummer to this day. This can be a new rabbit hole for you to journey down. Many other suggestions if you're interested. I also wanted to mention that i saw SRV in concert in 89 & 90 ,last time was 1 month before his helicopter crash. Was a huge crush to us fans. I will tell you that after 2 hours of SRV live and you leave speechless.Thanks
PEACE BROTHER
Your the third request for KWS, i'll definitely look into it.
@@Devon_Rismay Yes you'll dig KWS. Well maybe check out Joe Bonamassa (I'll Play the Blues for You )live at the Greek Theater. Joe B is using his V-body guitar that formerly belonged to the legendary Albert King, although is up side down and backward because Albert King was left handed. Sorry so long. Just my passion for music. I know you definitely understand that. PEACE
@@hippiejoe969 no problem bro
Jefferson Healey?
His name was Jeff Healey