OT: Jeff Healey dies at 41

by **Just Mindy** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:13 am

What an inspiration he was...RIP.

by **Deb** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:22 am

StoneCold wrote:Here's Jeff playin' his most famous song, live.

Angel Eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRov2XscQJc

Love that song! Very sad, gone way to young. Thoughts go out to his family, may he RIP. :cry:

by **Matthew** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:33 am

Love the solos in this one....

See The Light

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBBCJ68m ... re=related

Website · by **FishinMagician** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:44 am

Rhiannon wrote:
nikki wrote:Two greats, together again now:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqU9RZqvFKY

Oh man, I miss Stevie Ray. Wish he could've stuck around longer, too. SRV began my love affair with blues.

One of my favorite vids & songs from him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kq9pn4HtDA

same here

by **Red13JoePa** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:47 am

Matthew wrote: See The Light

That whole album's essential.

And who doesn't love Road House, I mean come on. The bar band having to play behind a steel cage...

by **conversationpc** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 4:59 am

Red13JoePa wrote:
Matthew wrote: See The Light

That whole album's essential.

And who doesn't love Road House, I mean come on. The bar band having to play behind a steel cage...

I love that scene. Classic.

by **Gordon from Edinburgh** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:51 am

Saint John wrote:Terrible news. Great artist.

Yes, very gifted man - he was due to play a couple of gigs over as well - he will be missed.

by **Ms_M** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:43 am

I was so sorry to hear this...

RIP Jeff. :cry:

by **Paul_UK** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:22 am

Very sad news. Strange how i only watched "Roadhouse" on Friday night.

Brian May put a nice little tribute on his website....

**Mon 03 Mar 08**
JEFF JEALEY, RIP

Now Jeff Healey too ..... Fine guitarist ... fine man ... gone at the age of 41 ... too sad. I didn't know Jeff personally, but my friend Steve Lukather was close to him. Steve said he spoke to Jeff just yesterday, and was able to make him laugh. Jeff, of course, played guitar using a completely different technique from anyone else - completely original - with the guitar in front of him, facing upwards. His fingers pressed downwards on the strings, and he was able to bend stings like a demon by squeezing them sideways - you can see him do it in that Movie "Road House" - which was a key factor in bringing Jeff Healey to the world's attention. But, aside from the methods he used, Jeff had a wonderful blues feel and passion which made him very special ... He will be sadly missed. RIP Jeff.

Love
Bri

© brianmay.com

by **Triple S** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:30 am

Incredibly sad. He played around these parts a few times, and I had the pleasure of seeing at least a couple of those. True talent and true class act.

I also read one article today that said his son carries the same rare cancer gene that he had. My heart goes out to his family.

by **soulshine** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:47 pm

Very sad new.
A great loss.

by **Blueskies** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:09 am

larryfromnextdoor wrote:jeff healey live - angel eyes
written by john hiatt..

fantastic!

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?a ... 556C362BF0

Love you, paco...thanks for this.

:cry:

Gone too soon, but while here he opened up others eyes to see and ears to hear the beauty of his soul....and did more with his time then many who are here longer. Thank you Jeff, for sharing the joy and beauty of your life. ..for sharing your abundant talent.....and for showing tenacity, strength and courage... overcoming all hurdles in your path and letting nothing hinder you.....a lesson left for all others to follow. A life realized and fully lived....and you will live on in the hearts and minds of all who met you on the way.... journey on little brother.

by **Deb** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:29 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYz_LHKrgDY

.....guy in his band sure looks like Neal. :shock:

by **Rick** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:30 am

Deb wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYz_LHKrgDY

.....guy in his band sure looks like Neal.

by **conversationpc** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 3:55 am

Deb wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYz_LHKrgDY

.....guy in his band sure looks like Neal.

I thought the same thing when I saw that video.

by **Sassie** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 5:12 am

I am so sorry to hear this. He was a great musician!

by **Moon Beam** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:41 am

This is still sinking in for me.
I truly loved what this man offered to the musical table.
His voice was like Grandma's gravy to me.
My hopes of comfort and loving memories lay with his loved ones.

MR

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