Jeff lost his eyesight to cancer at a very young age. 1or 2 years old His father gave him a guitar when he was three and he found it easier to play it on his lap because he was so young . Unfortunately cancer claimed his life when he was 41. He was from Toronto, Canada An amazing talent gone too soon.
Jeff exemplifies what happens when a players only option is to learn not just by ear but by feel. So unique, so phenomenal and so authentic. A Canadian treasured gift to the blues who unfortunately died with a lot of music left in him. A true inspiration that handicap doesn’t stand in the way of passion.
He was also an incredible trumpet player, had one of the largest private record collections, been playing guitar since he was 3, SRV and Albert Collins discovered him, lotsa hits. RIP Jeff. Pleasure to have met you at the Dinwoodie
Canada, in the 80s, pumped out just an amazing amount of world-class music--much of it traditional and electric blues. Jeff and Colin James were two of the biggest trad/electric bluesmen. The first time I saw this, I remember having to pick my jaw off the floor. Just a god.
GREAT reaction Jone!! Jeff Healey (RIP) was the real deal, and this song/video exemplified it (not to mentioned being 'supported' by legends like Dr. John on keys!) My wife and I saw him live in 2000, and it was an incredible night of blues rock - Jeff absolutely KILLED it on every track (standout was a cover of Cream's Sunshine Of Your Love) This man felt the music! Check out more. Cheers!!
Your comments were spot on. Healy appeared to be having a great time with 3 of the worlds most talented musicians (jazz world for sure). Dr john (piano), Omar Hakim (drums) and Marcus Millar (bass) made this a very special performance that as recorded "live" is a gift to the world. Healy and Dr John are no longer with us and this is a wonderful moment in history we can forever refer to remember Healy and the band by.
What an amazing talent Jeff was. Incredible guitar player with a very unusual technique. I saw him on tv when he first started getting known and went straight out and bought his first album and everything he brought out after. Very sadly missed!
Born in Toronto Canada, were he passed. Cancer took his eyes at 1.Someone put a guitar in his lap as age 2 and he taught himself to the point he was playing in bars at 15. Unfortunately Cancer took his life 2 weeks before before his 42 birthday and 4 weeks before the release of his 1st studio album in 11 yrs.
I like how you keep talking about the "bass player" when it's Marcus Miller playing. He's one of the greatest bassists to ever live and a massive innovator of slap bass. Huge deal in the jazz/fusion world.
Great reaction. This show was "Night Music," a very improbable late-night weekend live music show that featured a wide array of artists from all over the musical map. The house band here includes Marcus Miller (legend) on bass, and Omar Hakim (legend) on drums. One of the criticisms of Jeff when he first came out was that the rhythm section in his own band, the Jeff Healey Band, was solid but underwhelming, and I'm afraid I agree. Hearing him play with a squad of absolute assassins like these makes you wonder what more he could have been capable of, at least in his early days. I have been a fan of his since this album came out when I was in high school, and it was my distinct honor to see him live in concert twice. What a master.
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There was so much talent on stage that night that there is none left in this century.
That's what's wrong with music today, we used all the talent up in the 60s 70s and 80s
Dr John for keys for Jeff! Total respect!!!!!
Please react to Jeff and Stevie Ray Vaughan together doing "Look at Little Sister." Oh man, is that ever impressive and fun!!
Jeff lost his eyesight to cancer at a very young age. 1or 2 years old His father gave him a guitar when he was three and he found it easier to play it on his lap because he was so young . Unfortunately cancer claimed his life when he was 41.
He was from Toronto, Canada
An amazing talent gone too soon.
His eyes were removed when he was 1 year old.
He sure was one of the best love jeff healey.
No one else like him ever. One of a kind. Sat in front.row twice and was lucky enough to meet him. R.I.P Jeff, thanks for the music and memories!
Dang! You are lucky to have been front row twice! Touchè
Jeff was blind from two years on. Sadly he passed a few years ago. He was considered a phenomenon.
Two years old, huh? His eyes were surgically removed at 8 months though. 😉
He sadly passed in 2008. A monumental loss…
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Jeff exemplifies what happens when a players only option is to learn not just by ear but by feel. So unique, so phenomenal and so authentic. A Canadian treasured gift to the blues who unfortunately died with a lot of music left in him. A true inspiration that handicap doesn’t stand in the way of passion.
He was also an incredible trumpet player, had one of the largest private record collections, been playing guitar since he was 3, SRV and Albert Collins discovered him, lotsa hits. RIP Jeff. Pleasure to have met you at the Dinwoodie
He was also a trumpet player who played traditional American jazz from the 1920s and 1930s.
That is a young man getting the chance to play with his heroes. And he went for it! Just ridiculously entertaining 🔥
Jeff knew how to play both ways. He preferred playing it on his lap. Great reaction.
Canada, in the 80s, pumped out just an amazing amount of world-class music--much of it traditional and electric blues. Jeff and Colin James were two of the biggest trad/electric bluesmen. The first time I saw this, I remember having to pick my jaw off the floor. Just a god.
Awesome....Just amazing given his supposed limitation...
Gotta give it to the rhythm section...Man, that bassist is just goin off...WOW
another wonderful blessing from God. Jeff Healey.
GREAT reaction Jone!! Jeff Healey (RIP) was the real deal, and this song/video exemplified it (not to mentioned being 'supported' by legends like Dr. John on keys!)
My wife and I saw him live in 2000, and it was an incredible night of blues rock - Jeff absolutely KILLED it on every track (standout was a cover of Cream's Sunshine Of Your Love)
This man felt the music! Check out more. Cheers!!
Your comments were spot on. Healy appeared to be having a great time with 3 of the worlds most talented musicians (jazz world for sure). Dr john (piano), Omar Hakim (drums) and Marcus Millar (bass) made this a very special performance that as recorded "live" is a gift to the world. Healy and Dr John are no longer with us and this is a wonderful moment in history we can forever refer to remember Healy and the band by.
Sublime! Peace, love and bellbottoms from Jeff's home, Canada.
💙💙💙💙💙… Jeff Healey brought me here… lovely reaction!!Subscribed!!
What an amazing talent Jeff was. Incredible guitar player with a very unusual technique. I saw him on tv when he first started getting known and went straight out and bought his first album and everything he brought out after. Very sadly missed!
Check out Jeff Healy - As the years go passing by - Live.
I saw Jeff but not with this band (amazing aren't they!) in Regina so many years ago. Thanks for the tunes dear Jeff.
Born in Toronto Canada, were he passed. Cancer took his eyes at 1.Someone put a guitar in his lap as age 2 and he taught himself to the point he was playing in bars at 15. Unfortunately Cancer took his life 2 weeks before before his 42 birthday and 4 weeks before the release of his 1st studio album in 11 yrs.
WOW …what else can be said? Jeff was a natural.
He is in my top three best guitarist.
There is a great video on TH-cam with Jeff Healey playing with Stevie Ray Vaughan playing the song "Little sister".
I'm a fan of Jeff since he came out and also cooked him a meal and met him said he liked the food.
Seen him live twicecin the civic Wolverhampton. Better than mortal man deserved.
I like how you keep talking about the "bass player" when it's Marcus Miller playing. He's one of the greatest bassists to ever live and a massive innovator of slap bass. Huge deal in the jazz/fusion world.
RIP!!
Check out his version of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", where he is backed by Eric Clapton and George Harrison. Truly remarkable and inspiring
Great reaction. This show was "Night Music," a very improbable late-night weekend live music show that featured a wide array of artists from all over the musical map. The house band here includes Marcus Miller (legend) on bass, and Omar Hakim (legend) on drums. One of the criticisms of Jeff when he first came out was that the rhythm section in his own band, the Jeff Healey Band, was solid but underwhelming, and I'm afraid I agree. Hearing him play with a squad of absolute assassins like these makes you wonder what more he could have been capable of, at least in his early days.
I have been a fan of his since this album came out when I was in high school, and it was my distinct honor to see him live in concert twice. What a master.
mind blown
Check him out in the movie Roadhouse.
great reaction... glad I found your channel. Please consider Air Blower by Jeff Beck studio version
Jeff play's a regular guitar just on his lap. That is how he taught himself to play.
Watch srv and him do "look at little sister"
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More Canadian musical goodness, eh!
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He's not playing a steel guitar, it's a straight-up Fender Strat.
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nice akg's, i use hifiman sundaras .
Check out Pat Martino for a crazy life story and beautiful guitar playing
Id suggest another great rockin canadian guitar slingin kickass band is Big Sugar, Ride Like Hell.
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Little bit a alright is great by Big Sugar too
Check out "Confidence Man" by Jeff.
Jeff played electric guitar, but learned to play it on his lap because he was blind since he was 1 year old
Check out Suzie Vinnick for some top notch blues guitar playing - Quit Your Lowdown Ways is a good place to start
If you don't know about Jeff you might get a shock in a good way.
Doctor John on piano 🎹😮😢😅
Do you play electric guitar at all? I’m curious whether a classical guitarist is tempted to play with bending notes, distortion, etc?
The bass player isnt a regular part of his band he is martkus miller
Marcus Miller is such a legend bass player, and here he's just getting amazed by Jeff's playing
Jeff Healey is also blind since he was a toddler because of a rare type of cancer that eventually killed him.
marcus miller on bass and yes hes blinder than a bat.
He played a guitar, not A steel or a dobro.
It's not a steel guitar it's a regular guitar
It is not a steel guitar