I still enjoy looking through Jeffs sites and watching his videos, but it also still saddens me like the day I heard of his passing. Seeing his play guitar on his lap was amazing. My heart goes out to you, his family and all the other fans who still love Jeffs music. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. He was married to Christie Hall; they had 2 children. No one can replace the best. He was adopted as an infant;[3] his adoptive father was a firefighter. In 2 days, it will be 15 years since his passing, I know the pain you felt because I lost my Rodger 2 year ago this April and I still cant believe he is gone after 23 years together. Young people get exposed to his music, who he was, how he played. I think I was at that same show at the Casino Rob,I think it was somewhere between like 97or 98, maybe a bit earlier?? My friend in Japan liked his music also. And he was over the moon. I did not know Jeff had passed away until this week. Remember all he accomplished, all he shared with us, and all he still encourages us to be, despite leaving us far too soon. The band was breaking apart, remembers Costa. [2] His eyes had to be surgically removed, and he was given ocular prostheses. I know he is continuing his wonderful work in otherworldly music on the other side camp. 1990 Healey was an avid record collector and amassed a collection of well over 30,000 78 rpm records. Loved all his music . Its hard to believe almost unimaginable, that it has been a decade since we lost Jeff. And I was absolutely floored. And the rest of us can enjoy it forever. Will be airing again on Texas time zone on March 10th at 2pm CMT (327) and 730pm. thank you guys for coming and supporting my channel. He just thought that the lap was the proper place and learned that way. And thats when I found that Jeff had rough mixes of most of the songs on Heal My Soul still with him. It doesnt seem right or real that he passed away at just 41. I just didnt know exactly what we had. Huh? And then, finally getting access to the vault where everything was stored, diving through and finding the right two-inch masters. I've enjoyed seeing everyone's involvement with our new official site as you remember Jeff, his talent and what a wonderful man he was. In the year 2006, he was featured on vocalist Ian Gillan's DVD Gillan's Inn. Two years later, his last blues album Mess of Blues was posthumously released. And hes one of the greatest musicians Ive ever known., Im just so happy that were finally here, reflects Cristie. We Still Can Hear His Message Of Love,,,Peace Love Over the last few years, Ive had the chance to discover new music of Jeffs that I had never heard before. Such a wonderful gesture! Jeff Healey arguably never sounded more alive than on his lost album, Heal My Soul. Do you know if there are any commercially available DVDS that teach his techniques? Because it was always just the next step, the next fight, the next thing to overcome. Getting them baked and transferred to digital. Just a lot of animosity within the confines of the company. I couldnt make it halfway through without bawling my eyes out. His son was also born with the genetically inherited disorder. When Jeff passed away, she remembers, I shut myself off from the press, from everything. Even as his band approached meltdown, Jeff had never been more prolific in his work. one strong woman to another . A venue not too far from me. He touched so many and none of his fans will ever forget him I know I wont. Comment Jeff siempre estara en el corazon de todos. A Message From Cristie Healey. I had a chance to see Jeff in his early days at a small venue in Cleveland in what was called the Flats area. I have always been and always will be a devoted fan. also available as 3 CD set) www.jeffhealey.com, "Blind 'Angel Eyes' Singer Jeff Healey Dies of Cancer at 41", The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music, "Award-winning musician 'followed his own passion', "Independent Music Awards 8th Annual Winners", "Park renamed to commemorate Jeff Healey - CBC News", "Our consolation is in the stardust of his songs", "Heal My Soul - Jeff Healey | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic", "Holding On: A Heal My Soul Companion - Review", "Heal My Soul: The story of the great 'lost' Jeff Healey album", "Jeff Healey Heal My Soul | Album Review", "Jeff Healey Holding On A Heal My Soul Companion", "Jeff Healey, Guitarist and Singer, Dies at 41", "Blues guitarist Jeff Healey recovering from lung cancer surgery", "australian-charts.com > Jeff Healey in Australian Charts", "Chartifacts Week Ending 11th June 1995 Issue No. My Daughter has chosen his Angel Eyes song as their first dance song. Just click the SHOP tab up above or go to this link SHOP. Canadian singer, guitarist and songwriter (19662008), "Jeff Healy" redirects here. Jeff Healey arguably never sounded more alive than on his lost album, Heal My Soul There were times during the process, admits Jeff Healey's wife Cristie, when it felt like he was back. Jeff passed away just 2 months before my father, who also had cancer. 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 . Includes previously unreleased video clip "When the Night Comes Falling From the Sky. Saw the him live before a Big Band in Va. that is why we went to hear him only could not believe it ! I think its also in part because of the turmoil that he was going through, and all of the stress. He went on to release three CDs of music of traditional American jazz from the 1920s and 1930s. Please feel free to get in touch with us at contact@jeffhealey.com. Nobody knew the late guitarists catalogue better than Costa: I had always kind of unofficially filled the role of archivist. Thanx for putting this website up. He made a conscious [decision] that it wouldnt slow him down, explains Costa. Hello Cristie, funny what comes into your mind at 4 am when you cant sleep. I think if Jeff was left to his own devices to make that decision, there would have been different choices., Costa: A lot of the choices that were made within the bands company I dont think they were clear. I dont think Ill ever get a chance to go to your graveside because its so far away from where I live in Florida but its absolutely beautiful and so was your family I seen pictures of your kids they look just like you. On the family front, Jeffs daughter has grown into an incredibly accomplished young woman, our son is now 13 and I think they love their fathers music just as much as we do. Jeff Healey Tribute, Cristie Healey - YouTube Theres still ongoing things, to this day., When Jeff struck up a solo career with 2002s trad-jazz-flavoured Among Friends, the moment seemed to have passed, and the material was parked. It was my issue, and it took me some time to be willing to share him with the world again. thank you Jeff for that song and that very sweet day you had a biker singing a love song. As sad as I am that Jeff is no longer with us, Im glad to hear your kids like the musical door that dad has opened for them. But in some cases, its left them with a bit of a veneer of the time they were recorded. WK, Frankfurt area, Germany, Thinking of you thank you for the music. And he wanted to focus on something new, something different. Ed], Jeff was not happy with where his life was, says Cristie. I was blessed to meet your husband after a show in Charlottetown and thank him for the many chills he sent down my spine over the years. Canada had the best. Hey Jeff. What Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled? Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. We did a tour of Canada with John Mayall I couldnt tell you the year and the opening act was Jeff Healey. I remember watching him when he had the trio, and he would get up and start walking around the stage. The three gave their debut performance at the Birds Nest at Chicago's Diner and later went on to play at various local clubs including Albert's Hall and Grossman's Tavern. Jeff always managed to inspire people and the impact he made on all our lives continues. A native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I play Jeffs music and it takes me to a better place. Writing he considered it more work. Heres a link to a photo I took of Jeff that night. Ill be 41 in May of this year. Not only one of the best guitar players ever, but one of the most soulful voices every recorded. Norman Jeffrey Healey (March 25, 1966 March 2, 2008)[1] was a Canadian blues, rock and jazz singer, guitarist, and songwriter who attained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s. What a way to honor your Husband Jeff, and father to your children, a loving and heartfelt note to fans.. In the 80s World of hairbands,scale players and funny sounds to me he was something else to see and hear. The people who know will already know, and they will be overjoyed. I remember skipping class at NSCAD, drinking with the lads at the Delta Hotel just before a gig at the Halifax Forum. Healey began playing guitar when he was three, developing his unique style of playing the instrument flat on his lap. Never forgotten I may be stupid, but I heard only yesterday that Jeff passed away. He will be missed, Gone to soon, but will never be forgotten, truly one of Canadas great musicians! These records werent made to be heard 20 years later, they were made to be successful at the time. Large part of growing up and a break from all the repetitive music that was around Jeff and his music was something we all needed and miss . He is an inspiration, always brings joy to my heart no matter the genre of music he is playing and I continue to pray for him his wife and his children while giving thanks for your continuing his legacy. How his vocals had a very immediate quality. Always a fan of Jeffs, I was thrilled that he was performing in our area. Jeff Healey, Guitarist and Singer, Dies at 41 - New York Times Jeff was self-taught. When we played All The Saints for the first time, he adds, we were floored. Listening to his prgm Apr. And Freedom , Jeff Healey Still Remain Incredible Guitar Legend. At the time of his death, he had been planning to perform a series of shows in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands, with his other band, the Jeff Healey Blues Band (aka the "Healey's House Band") in April 2008. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Mr. Healey after a show in London. Jeff was staying with him, he said, and this kid is going places and was going to be big. Hi Cristie; Having made 72 trips around the Sun living through the 60s and the rock and roll era why in the good name of God has this man not gotten the recognition he deserves. In 2006, Healey appeared on Deep Purple vocalist Ian Gillan's CD/DVD Gillan's Inn. It could be an intimate vocal coming through the cans. TORONTO - Blind rock and jazz musician Jeff Healey has died after a lifelong battle against cancer. Love and respect to his family and friends. I absolutely love to see how loved Jeff is. The two have a son named Derek. I think its gonna inspire people, says Sonny Landreth, who met Jeff in the late 80s. Hello to everyone , I am from Turkey. 5 on the U.S. Theres countless tales of artists finding that real beauty comes out of adversity., On cuts like the ferocious opener Daze Of The Night and the wistful country-tinged closer Its The Last Time, you can guess at the context. Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! Though he had lent his name to the club and often played there, Jeff Healey did not own or manage the bar. http://www.mixcloud.com/teckastracks. Songs from the Road, a compilation of his previous live blues-rock performances was released in 2009. I love to know it. We are missing this amazing musician. He was a true one of a kind, man.. It was just two vocal tracks and two guitar tracks, and it was gorgeous. God bless from Iggy in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, UK. It would have been very interesting to see what he would be doing now, how he would be playing. I proudly display a poster from that show in our studio. (3CD/2DVD deluxe ed. So itd be time for him to sing and hed get halfway through the verse, then hed forget and start making up words. Then not finding the right take and going back to the vault. At that point, continuing to play with the guitar flat as hed been doing for some time made sense to his brain (although by then, he was grown enough to play it on his lap). With that in mind, let's take today to remember Jeff. Healey was an avid record collector and amassed a collection of well over 30,000 78 rpm records. ), it is all dead guys and this high quality stuff Kinda strange like being on another planet, and tuning into transmissions from a star-system 100 light-years away you know everyone you are listening to has already died long ago sorta Star Trek, or something. When Jeff passed, there was a resounding echo among everyone who knew him. I was born in 67, so I missed the Hendrixes and Creams. He passed away on March 2nd 2008. Because Id forgotten how public a figure he was. Love and always thinking about you and your family. It was the day that nobody quite believed would come, recalls Roger Costa, the late guitarists closest friend, co-administrator of his estate and executive producer of Heal My Soul. Jeff would be very proud of all of you. In some ways, in the beginning, I resented it. Jeff had all kinds of personal things he was dealing with. Healey began hosting a jazz and blues show on radio station CIUT-FM, where he was known for playing from his massive collection of vintage 78 rpm gramophone records. The Jeff Healey Band was signed to Arista Records and released their first studio album See the Light in 1988. [19][20], On January 11, 2007, Healey underwent surgery to remove metastatic cancer tissue from both lungs. Earliest would be Angel Eyes. 25, 2018, and Jeff was talking about a gig he was doing and I realize I am hearing history.. it is a bit surreal. He was 41. Not sure if its a sign to let you know he is in a wonderful place with good people and happy. Blind 'Angel Eyes' Singer Jeff Healey Dies of Cancer at 41 We dont want to forget the great ones, just cos theyre not with us any more. The power and the passion, the material and theatrics. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Theres his playing, which is insane. Over the years, Healey toured throughout Europe and North America and performed with numerous well-known artistes, including Bonnie Raitt, ZZ Top, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, The Allman Brothers, Buddy Guy and many others. Thank you. I was awestruck. Top 100 peaks from January 1990 to December 2010: This page was last edited on 21 April 2023, at 15:21. Yes, he was going places indeed! After watching the movie Road House 30 years ago , I became a Jeff Healey fan.Time to time I listen to his great songs at youtube. Norman Jeffrey Jeff Healey was a blind Canadian jazz and blues-rock vocalist and guitarist who attained musical and personal popularity, particularly . At the age of one, he lost his eyesight after suffering from retinoblastoma, a rare cancer of the eyes. The couple had a daughter named Rachel before parting ways in 1998. Its all either formula, or just mean noise. Jeff played at our family hotel in Victoria, wow, sell out crowd, best blues and rock music Ive heard for a long time! Was rewatching the movie Road House and wondered what became of this handsome sweet singer. [13] In March 2016 the posthumous album Heal My Soul was released,[14] followed by the companion album Holding On in December of the same year. We love you Jeff and you will never be forgotten Confidence Man ! It was always, Okay, how do we beat this? Jeff Healey dies at 41 from cancer | The Star Thank you Jeff for all the inspiration, enjoyment, and beautiful music. Didnt know that the day he passed was on my bday though!! Lead singer and guitarist for the Jeff Healey Band, who had a top 5 pop But they had been transferred from DAT to CD-ROM. But during this period, songs were just flowing out of him. It was not a healthy time for anyone. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Well all miss his music! Rob Muse. Peace, and God bless. So glad to see he was loved by his wife and family and all his fans. I became a JHB fan at an early age . He was one of the all-time greats. It won the title of the Best Blues Album at the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards. Now I keep him and music alive by playing his music at parties and putting on my concert DVDs for anyone who comes to the house and hasnt seen him before. But those tracks, as you know, never got released., When Get Me Some materialised in 2000, none of the songs featured on the tracklisting. I think when the band finally split up, there was tension, but part of him was relieved. I am so honored that I was able to go to the one that you held at the Docks in Toronto. Sit down, stop that! He was still performing. Had the band continued beyond that point, Im quite certain that Jeff would have revisited some of these tracks, says Costa. Where in the world can I get ? He wanted a fresh start. Ontario, Canada. North Carolina. As the weeks and months wore on, it was always something in our minds, he continues. It wasnt because of anything that anyone had done. Some of it was unfinished. The music on Heal My Soul, I think it needs to be heard. This weekend on CBC Radios Saturday Night Blues, Holger Petersen will be featuring a tribute to Jeff Healey with interview clips from Bonnie Raitt, Randy Bachman, Philip Sayce, David Wilcox, Matt Minglewood, Colin Bray, Terra Hazelton, Colin James and the legendary Jack Bruce. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. I love this guy! and just for the hell of it, I googled his name,and found that he had been dead for over 10 years! Ive said this to other people, and theyre very big words, but I stand by them 100 per cent this is the single best Jeff Healey rock recording, ever. Anyway, he said someone came to this place and gave him a guitar, but no one had ever showed him how it was supposed to be held to play it. Damn my loss. Seen Jeff Healey Band at the Misty Moon in Halifax.amazing performer.amazing musician..still live his music. While I was a fan from the day Can You See The Light was released, somehow I lost track due to many reasons. He married Cristie Hall in 2003 and had a son with her. Watching him play on the menu videos, and thank you so much for keeping those alive, he was not a performer he was the embodiment of living the music. Jeff Healey - IMDb Some songs, it was like Jeff was sitting right there next to me. But when youre dealing with a band of three people, who are making the decisions on what is going to be released, theres a lot of conflict sometimes. Everything was very immediate. The concert was great. Thank you, Wed love to see them! "" denotes single that did not chart or was not released. He was very accomadating and friendly. Being 74 now, this fellow lives forever in his family and music. [2] At nine years old, his musical talents were showcased in an interview on the TVOntario children's programme Cucumber. I also recall several instances when Jeff would demonstrate to not take yourself to seriously. A lot of research. The sound , the guitar , and the words . And his new was old: it was traditional jazz. Henry Yates has been a freelance journalist since 2002 and written about music for titles including The Guardian, The Telegraph, NME, Classic Rock, Guitarist, Total Guitar and Metal Hammer. While the band was recording See the Light, they were also filming (and recording for the soundtrack of) the Patrick Swayze film Road House. Jeff Healey dies at 41 from cancer Legendary Toronto blues guitarist and old-style jazz aficionado Jeff Healey died Sunday in Toronto's St. Joseph's Hospital after a lifelong battle with a. I remember, the last operation he had was to remove cancerous tissue in his lungs, picks up Costa. I was visiting friends in Ireland last January [2015] and we saw lots of fans of Jeffs music. Im in Edinburgh, Scotland. Cristie: He wanted out. the music I listen to (and now the radio programs also! Jeff Healey's wife, Cristie, and his father Bud Healey, at the late WOW. Youll live on in my memories until my time on earth has ended and get to come to see you perform again in the afterlife. The remastering process was a tightrope, explains Costa, between maintaining the spirit of Jeffs original recordings and making them resonate in modern times. Big words, indeed, but Heal My Soul bears them out. I mean, Jeffs parts were all intact: everything he did was there on tape. An amazing talent, we were so blessed to have him in this world. Keeps me sane. March 2nd has always been a difficult day, filled with sadness as we think of him. It could be an intimate vocal coming through the cans. He Left Remarkable Impact On First Generation & Next One A TRUE ARTIST!! On record, though, the music is so vital, so visceral, so of-the-moment, that you find yourself thinking: weve got to get this guy in for an interview. Or if there are any online resources for his techniques? But I know my daddy and Jeff are up there with God and daddy is just singing Angel Eyes as loud as he did that day in the car. BUT HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS WILL ECHO 4 A LONG TIME,HE WAS AMAZING ,AWESOME!! When it came to his own stuff, Jeff could sometimes be a little reserved. What a blessing to be able to hear his voice everyday! He was a fighter. He was still so young. Costa has described Heal My Soul as a labour of love. Thinking of you all today, Cristie and well be listening tomorrow night. Still regret not telling him. I thought Damn! 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. A great version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps, composed by George Harrison, Sady missed. Id never seen anything like it. And a little cup for money, like he was busking. Blind Blues Guitar Champion: The Touching Story of Jeff Healey It was insane. He was just smashing the crap out of his guitar. Thoughts with you and your kids at this time. Healey's death came a month before the release of Mess of Blues, which was his first rock/blues album in eight years.[23]. March 2 nd is now upon us and is has been five years since Jeff passed away. Jeff was a brilliant talent. The camaraderie and unified vision was inexorably splintering. All the best to the Healey Clan. God bless you and your family. Id already decided, at that point, this was stuff that needed to be heard. I read all these pages on him fascinating. I saw a pic. The organization is dedicated to help those suffering from retinoblastoma, the genetic eye cancer which led to Healeys blindness at eleven months of age. I couldnt turn on the television or radio, because I didnt want to hear the news stories. And he gave it right back to us. RIP! Anyway, Yesterday I saw a video of a musician performing while she was wearing a Jeff Healey shirt. Tammy is a native of West Virginia who attended Rowlesburg High School. . I sat down at a bar stool in this smallish dive and faced the stage that was behind the bar. At that point, he was still a teenager and a local Toronto act. Forever Loved and missed. On March 2, 2008, he died of sarcoma cancer at the age of 41. For the fictional character, see, Jeff Healey solo and with The Jazz Wizards. So I think losing him just came to everyone as a shock.. A bar in Toronto, ON, Canada (Jeff Healey's Roadhouse) which showcases blues bands is named after him. Keep heaven rockin but also remember to take a break now and then to rest in peace!!! From that very moment that I first saw him being as young as I was at 6 yrs of ageI knew he was different and I also grasped the fact that he was blind but I didnt understand what blindness was all about until my mom told me that he couldnt see anything and the fact that he couldnt see quite honestly scared me so I would tell my mom in a frightening tone Turn it off,turn it offBut something always had me curious about him,his style of playing and the fact that he did it all while being blind had me coming back for moreNeedless to say that I became Jeffs biggest fanwould watch the Award shows on tv every chance that I knew TJHB would be on them.I would collect all his albums (except for Cover To Cover(I didnt know of its release until I got his final album Get Me Some).Anyways when I found out about his death through an email from his fanclub that I was apart of I was immediately shocked and it was like I lost a best friend So what did I do to help get over him not being with us anymoreI would play Angel Eyes over and over and over again and to be honest it took me a good year before I finally stopped crying and realizing that he was never coming backSo since then I still continue to collect any dvds or music of his to this dayIn a way to remember both him and his talents as well as his music by.He will always be missed but never forgottenThanks Jeff for the awesome memories that will never fade from my life.

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