Jeff Healey

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Jeff Healey (born Norman Jeffrey Healey on March 25, 1966 in Toronto, Canada – died March 2, 2008) was a blind Canadian blues-rock guitarist. Healey was perhaps most notable for his innovative playing style, with his guitar lying flat on his lap. Despite losing his sight to cancer of the eyes at one years old, he began to play guitar when he was just three, and developed his own unique playing style and technique.

Shortly after completing high school, Jeff began to gain attention around the Toronto pub and club scene with a three piece band that showcased his incredible talents. The Jeff Healey Band had a monthly weekend gig at Baker Street, on Queen Street East. Jeff soon garnered local attention and people traveled to come and see him play with his band. Record executives came to check out his performances before he eventually signed with BMG Canada and Artista in the USA. His guitar workmanship became legendary with his unique playing style, and he was recruited for a spot in the 1989 motion picture Road House, which starred Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott as bouncers at a roadside bar. Jeff and his band were regular ‘performers’ at the seedy club and are featured on its official soundtrack.

Jeff was more than just a gifted guitarist, he was a devoted passionate musician who played trumpet in his own Jazz band, Jeff Healey And The Jazz Wizards, hosted a regular radio music show on CBC, and collected vinyl recordings including vintage 78’s, and was reported to have one of Canada’s largest private music libraries.
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  • NynMyOwnWorld

    Amazing guitarist !

    last month
  • clarky212

    genius

    September 2011
  • DecompositionFk

    Love his music

    April 2010
  • dogfish360

    RIP

    January 2010
  • miqmiranda

    muito bom!!!

    December 2009
  • MoonNovRain

    Maybe you lose your sight but your talent always shine. R.I.P, from VietNam ! Love you all !

    November 2009
  • treemon

    I got a chance to jam w/ The Jeff Healy band up in Calgary Alberta at some Club. I sang 'Watchtower' ala Jimi Hendrix and vocal and blues harp on a Big Joe Williams song 'Highway 49'. I was talking to the bass player and drummer after the set when Jeff walked up and Asked, "Who was that Guy?"

    September 2009
  • FUWWWAIIII

    My brother has a fender strat Healey played on.. RIP :(

    February 2009
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