the music I listen to (and now the radio programs also! A native of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Healey died Sunday evening in a Toronto hospital, said bandmate Colin Bray, who. Put The Shoe On The Other Foot: I think thats pretty self evident. I wish you and your family well.Thank you.. That being said I admired his perseverance. Nobody knew the late guitarists catalogue better than Costa: I had always kind of unofficially filled the role of archivist. Thank you. Musician, Actor. IM AROUND SAME AGE AS JEFF WOULD BE IM 51 , YES JEFF LEFT US WAY TO SOON!! Its been a long time coming, but its so worth it. 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. I was blessed to see your husband perform in Dallas at an SRV Ride and Rememberance. Big words, indeed, but Heal My Soul bears them out. Only thought to say how sweet a looking guy he was! So one of the things we did was deliberately set out to make these recordings sound timeless. For a period, at the beginning of this project, she tells The Blues Magazine, I actually couldnt listen to some of this material, because it was too emotional. 10 Years A Message From Cristie Healey - The Official Jeff Healey Site The medical community had not advanced to the point that his eyes could be saved. Jeff is watching over you all and I know hes proud of you all, for what you all are today, and for all the wonders that are to come. I love to know it. Yknow, put the shoe on the other foot and youll see how it feels. Sit down, stop that! He was still performing. I couldnt turn on the television or radio, because I didnt want to hear the news stories. 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. This was before they were mixed and fixed. Ever since then I was hooked on is music . The music on Heal My Soul, I think it needs to be heard. Miss ya brother and fellow musician. Next, the Live in London footage, followed by the See the light album are my favourite moments to hear him make that guitar scream. 10 years is short compared to how long into the future you will be remembered. Jeff gave us all so much of what he saw in his time here love and music, all in abundance and without hesitation. Seen Jeff Healey Band at the Misty Moon in Halifax.amazing performer.amazing musician..still live his music. You were probably the only one there who knew that. They were all so nice . I have been fighting that nasty cancer for 12 years now and hate that disease more than I ever knew I could HATE I can only what a great musician and performer like Jeff would have accomplished if the good Lord would have let us keep him. Very accomplished musician. North Carolina. I played them a bunch of these things. At the very beginning of his journey, only a few months old, Jeff was adopted by a firefighter Buh Healey and his wife Yvonne from Toronto, Canada. Because it was always just the next step, the next fight, the next thing to overcome. Now, Heaven is a better place because Jeff is there. Hey Sheldon! When Jeff passed and I think it was in part a coping mechanism I started seeking out things that I didnt have in my own personal archive. So itd be time for him to sing and hed get halfway through the verse, then hed forget and start making up words. I SAW HIM AT THE MISTY MOON IN THE EIGHTYS AND IM SURE THE YOUTUBE OF HIM THERE IN THE EIGHTYS I WAS THERE, TO HIS CHILDREN YOUR DAD WAS ONE IN A BILLION 4SURE HES ROCKIN WITH SRV, AND ALL THE GREATS IT WOULD BE SOME BAND TO SEE, HES BEEN GONE TEN YEARS SEEMS LIKE FOREVER, IMAGINE THE MUSIC WE WOULD BE LISTEN TODAY HAD HE BEEN STILL HERE, THANKYOU JEFF, A wonderful note, thank you from all of us fans who are always inspired and motivated by Jeffs music and a giant thank you for my old friend Roger!! (3CD/2DVD deluxe ed. So I think losing him just came to everyone as a shock.. The band played at clubs in Toronto,[2] including the Colonial Tavern. I think its gonna inspire people, says Sonny Landreth, who met Jeff in the late 80s. We watched Road House the other day. When he first started playing the guitar, Healey often played country music in the style of Chet Atkins and Luther Perkins . . Id already decided, at that point, this was stuff that needed to be heard. We are missing this amazing musician. Jeff would be very proud of all of you. I think its also in part because of the turmoil that he was going through, and all of the stress. Reality television star Jeff Headlee is a married man. Top 100 peaks from January 1990 to December 2010: This page was last edited on 21 April 2023, at 15:21. Jeff Healey Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life, Achievements And Id say, God, I wish I could leave that on the record, man, I miss his friendship. Heres how it works. With that in mind, lets take today to remember Jeff. Love and always thinking about you and your family. 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. Though I never knew the classical and jazz side of Jeff, it was always his extraordinary work with his bandmates Joe Rockman and Tom Stephen, his passionate and heartfelt words of wisdom, channeled through his stellar guitar work, that made me realize early in Jeffs career just how much a blind man can really see; frankly much more than most of the rest of us ever will. I just didnt know exactly what we had. Do we have to go on after this kid?. Reading about him as an extraordinary empathetic person I wish i would have had the opportunity meeting him personally. See, Three video clips and live performances of 10 songs taped April 14, 1989 in London, England. I looked at him and this big biker guy was just singing away. by Rog | Mar 2, 2018 | Blog, Guest Blog | 107 comments. To be fair, there wasnt a lot to begin with. His playing was mesmerizing. Your continued loyalty has encouraged us to keep finding new ways to remember him and I thank you so very much for that. He will never be forgotten and will forever be loved. The Jeff Healey bands best known work is the album See the Light. It was nominated for an "Album of the Year" Juno Award in 1990 and was certified triple platinum in Canada and platinum in US. Jeff had one hell of a vision, and he made it real. 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. I had to get close to see what he was using. RIP! He moved the show two years later to Jazz FM - CJRT; as a part of ongoing celebrations for what would have been Healey's 50th birthday in 2016, the latter program began to air in repeats Wednesdays 9pm on jazz.fm.[8]. R I P Jeff. I am sorry to hear this. So glad we saw you in Islington in 07. Then reality bites. Jeff Healey came to mine. Healey began playing guitar when he was three, developing his unique style of playing the instrument flat on his lap. Comment Jeff siempre estara en el corazon de todos. 25, 2018, and Jeff was talking about a gig he was doing and I realize I am hearing history.. it is a bit surreal. God Bless you all. Jeff Healey biography, birth date, birth place and pictures [2] Healey had numerous acting scenes in the movie with Swayze, as his band was the house cover band for the bar featured in the movie. Rock on buddy, never stopLove alwaysCurt. Just a little electric piano in the background, to bolster some of Jeffs guitar parts.. We miss Jeff but are blessed that his music and memory will live on forever. Thanks for your note letting us know how you and your kids are doing, Cristie. The story of the great 'lost' Jeff Healey album, Heal My Soul This necessitated the surgical removal of the eyeballs, and their replacement with artificial ones. Well, Tommy may have been heavy maintenance -on the heels of the Steel Road Tour but, hey the show must go on. Lol, Hi Luke. "" denotes single that did not chart or was not released. Reaches out and touches your cold black heart, no? He passed away on March 2nd 2008. Jeff Healey's Roadhouse, a bar in Toronto which showcases blues bands is named after Healey. How his vocals had a very immediate quality. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, What a talented but humble man. NOONE COMPARES, Love ya Cristie. I was sad to hear of his passing, but glad to hear that it sounds like you were a true love of his. I absolutely love to see how loved Jeff is. He lost his sight as a child due to a rare form of eye cancer. 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. And thats when I found that Jeff had rough mixes of most of the songs on Heal My Soul still with him. I used to tell him, What are you doing? Ill be 41 in May of this year. Maybe an isolated harmony played back in the control room. He had been sitting in with these types of bands around Toronto since the beginning of his music career. He looks over your familyI have no doubt about that. Jeff definitely was taken far too soon but his memory n music will live on. With such a treasure trove of material, my Ipod plays Healey music every day. Jeff Healey started playing the guitar at the age of three, developing a unique style of playing it flat on his lap. But for instance, mostly with the drums, a lot of the takes werent finished. The final number was the Hendrix cover Watchtower. Norman Jeffrey Jeff Healey was a blind Canadian jazz and blues-rock vocalist and guitarist who attained musical and personal popularity, particularly . I would like to know if you would like a couple of them. The Heal My Soul material comes from a delicate juncture in Jeffs career, which both Costa and Cristie seem wary of discussing in too much detail. Such a wonderful gesture! He nods: It was a process that took about a year. I asked him for advice for a young fledgling guitarist and he told me to Stick to the saxophone I still laugh thinking about that night. God bless you. Well all miss his music! At the time, MSI Music Distribution was one of the largest importers of recorded music in the United States. An added thing Ill never forget is watching him ride the mechanical bull after the show !! Fiery and heartfelt, this exhumed set is a no-brainer for Jeffs existing fans, but also an entry point for newcomers who have heard the name but not the music. I was at the Joe Coker show years ago at the ACC, and saw you and Jeff walk by, I poked a friend I was with an said Hey theres Jeff Healey I was shocked when you came back and handed me two tickets to his house of Blues! Listening to his prgm Apr. I loved hearing him play. Seeing his play guitar on his lap was amazing. It won the title of the Best Blues Album at the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards. OMG!! WIFE FIRST TIME HEARING JEFF HEALEY - YouTube Rock On Jeff Rock On !! It was not a healthy time for anyone. March 2 nd is now upon us and is has been five years since Jeff passed away. Writing he considered it more work. Yknow, hyping him: Youve gotta see this guitar player. I remember being absolutely stunned. His family & friends love those are the true treasures of life. The two have a son named Derek. Formed in 1985 with bassist Joe Rockman and drummer Tom Stephen, the trio had numerous hit songs and albums during the 1980s, 1990s, and into the 2000s. He spoke tonite about Toronto music nazis who say no-one wants to hear old Jazz from the 1920s.. ", The first release of archival material compiled with the participation and full approval of the Jeff Healey Estate. I have since played and recorded for 30 years. God Bless and have a great 2018.. Lovely words Cristie and I think I can safely say that Jeffs memory and his legacy is in safe hands and the work that you do, assisted by Rog to keep the flame alight is truly appreciated so from one of your many friends from across the pond can I say thank you both and thank you Jeff for all the great music we miss you man! And thats my Jeff Healey storyHope you enjoyed reading it. Although he never found out about who his. I love to hear it., Ive been involved for years in getting this thing done, concludes Costa, and I still get goosebumps when I listen to it. Really enjoy his show my kinda jazz, I guess. Thanks to the incredible vision and dedication of Roger and the entire team involved, I was delighted that we were able to share these astonishing works with all of you. [16] The 12 track Heal My Soul featured six covers and a number of collaborations with Marti Frederiksen, Arnold Lanni and Stevie Salas. His sound in the Healey in Halifax footage was some of the biggest I ever heard. The Jeff Healey Band was signed to Arista Records and released their first studio album See the Light in 1988. I try to remind myself that Jeff was about living, always. Canada had the best. 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. Nothing to do with his blindness or not knowing the right way to play , Awesome man I am ashamed to say I did not know he passed til today ran across angel eyes video.loved him in road house very talented man and very handsome. I remember skipping class at NSCAD, drinking with the lads at the Delta Hotel just before a gig at the Halifax Forum. He was very much alive in these recordings. Jeff was one of the greatest musician ever, he can seat and play shoulder to shoulder with Jimi Hendrix. 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. And I was absolutely floored. Unfortunately there are no DVDs or online resources that teach his techniques. He reached No. And the fact that he held on to these things, to me, showed that they still had meaning for him.. Huh? I think when the band finally split up, there was tension, but part of him was relieved. In September 2016, Jeff Healey was inducted into the Mississauga Music Walk of Fame. Blessings to you and yours, -Gerry S. Your email address will not be published. I love that movie, and love his music in the movie. As the weeks and months wore on, it was always something in our minds, he continues. ), 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. It wasnt something that was pulled out of a can in the bottom of a closet.. He was 41. I submit my life to Gods will it just would have been nice to have him here for a longer period of time. Jeff Healey arguably never sounded more alive than on his lost album, Heal My Soul. The remastering process was a tightrope, explains Costa, between maintaining the spirit of Jeffs original recordings and making them resonate in modern times. Id never seen anything like it. When Jeff passed away, she remembers, I shut myself off from the press, from everything. The albums Hell to Pay and Feel This gave Healey 10 charting singles in Canada between 1990 and 1994, including a cover of The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps", which featured George Harrison and Jeff Lynne on backing vocals and acoustic guitar.[7]. Jeff Healey, Guitarist and Singer, Dies at 41 - New York Times But, she counters, I knew he wasnt done. Thanx for putting this website up. Its a curious thing, but Jeff Healey has arguably never sounded more alive than on Heal My Soul. Where do I start? I was visiting friends in Ireland last January [2015] and we saw lots of fans of Jeffs music. I remember watching him when he had the trio, and he would get up and start walking around the stage. We dont have this in music now. Not sure if its a sign to let you know he is in a wonderful place with good people and happy. The bass player would kinda follow him around, and if Jeff was getting near the edge, he would bump him a little bit, to tell him to stop, and kinda direct him around the stage. Nice to see he s still remembered and being loved by so many people in addition to his wife, kids and family. They were just rough reference things. The sound , the guitar , and the words . I was at the show at Bourbon street west and saw Jeffs show and I took some pics. 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.