Jeff Healey dies - Page 3

boneyguy · March 3rd, 2008, 02:03 PM

I recall going out with some buddies many years ago to a small, dingy blues club in Toronto that held maybe 50 people and was introduced to Jeff Healy for the first time.
He was just a kid then, still a teenager probably. It was a strange site to see how he played that guitar and completely mind blowing as to how well he played. An amazing and inspirational person.

R.I.P.

3 Chord · March 3rd, 2008, 02:27 PM

That is so sad. I haven't been this surprised or taken back by a musician's passing since SRV. I had no idea he was sick. Watching that old "See the light" clip just shows that talent like that is a gift from birth, and we were so lucky he shared his talent with us.

Growing up in Canada I was always so proud that he was a fellow Canadian. He kinda put an end to the old "Squier guitars are inferior" debate.

My prayers are with his family. And thanks for posting the nice bio on his life and accomplishments.

Jarrett

rhinocaster · March 3rd, 2008, 02:34 PM

There's real pain here for me. When I was growing up and famous people would pass, they were mostly just names to me.

We've moved into a period where people who have major impacts on my life are passing away. Young and old.

I'm not being literal, but it feels like I'm losing friends.

dagger4 · March 3rd, 2008, 02:40 PM

A sad day.
RIP Jeff.

smitty54017 · March 3rd, 2008, 02:58 PM

What a sad day.

Jeff was a rare talent and will be missed.

Since he'd been battling this cancer his whole life, we should find comfort in knowing that he is now experiencing life without pain for the first time.

R.I.P. Jeff!

Lawn Boy · March 3rd, 2008, 05:02 PM

He battled cancer his whole life. Very sad news. All Canada will mourn his
passing.

unzari · March 3rd, 2008, 06:23 PM

A great player and person. He'll be missed.

bw · March 3rd, 2008, 06:55 PM

Just got on and man this is terrible news.RIP Jeff and prayers for your family.You are missed!

RichardWitt · March 3rd, 2008, 09:19 PM

Now I understand it when they say, "Only the GOOD die young".

Truly a huge loss for us all.

Telakaster · March 3rd, 2008, 11:11 PM

Even though I knew Jeff was sick the news is no less shocking. My heart goes out to his family.

I had the good fortune to meet Jeff a few years ago when he showed up at one of my gigs wantin' to play. I handed him my guitar and let him rip for half an hour. Yes, the man could rock a Tele!

R.I.P Jeff

Madmaestro · March 3rd, 2008, 11:19 PM

I remember seeing him on his first tour, me sitting in the front row, Jeff played through a little Bandit 112, the same one I had at the time...that was when I knew it didn't matter about your equipment so much as just having a passion and love for music, I knew anything was possible. Seeing the guy play with a guitar on his lap and followed duct tape on the floor from his chair to the front of the stage was simply amazing. I share some of the Jeff's same passions, Big Band music, Classic rock, & just good music. RIP Jeff.

casterway · March 4th, 2008, 09:35 PM

Though his funeral will be a private affair, a public memorial is being organized for the late Jeff Healey, the musician's widow said in a statement Tuesday.

Healey, the acclaimed Canadian blues, rock and jazz musician, died Sunday following a lifelong battle with cancer. He was 41.

A public memorial is in the works to honour the late Jeff Healey.A public memorial is in the works to honour the late Jeff Healey.
(Canadian Press)

"We would like to thank our family, friends and Jeff's fans for their condolences and kind thoughts at this most difficult time," Cristie Healey said Tuesday.

"Now we need to say our goodbyes in private; however, we respect the public need to participate in celebrating Jeff's life and music and we are planning a public memorial, with details to follow."

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to the international children's charity, Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund.

Healey lost his sight at the age of one after being diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer.

Other forms of cancer struck him in recent years, with the musician undergoing several operations to have tumours removed from his leg and his lungs.

The celebrated musician is survived by his widow and two children, Rachel and Derek.

His last album, Mess of Blues, is scheduled to hit music stores across North America on April 22.

March 3rd, 2008, 02:03 PM	#81 (permalink)
boneyguy Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: victoria b.c. Age: 50 Posts: 2,332	I recall going out with some buddies many years ago to a small, dingy blues club in Toronto that held maybe 50 people and was introduced to Jeff Healy for the first time. He was just a kid then, still a teenager probably. It was a strange site to see how he played that guitar and completely mind blowing as to how well he played. An amazing and inspirational person. R.I.P. __________________ "Shut up n' play yer guitar"

March 3rd, 2008, 02:34 PM	#83 (permalink)
rhinocaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon Age: 44 Posts: 1,069	There's real pain here for me. When I was growing up and famous people would pass, they were mostly just names to me. We've moved into a period where people who have major impacts on my life are passing away. Young and old. I'm not being literal, but it feels like I'm losing friends. __________________ Just because I "Don't" get it doesn't mean I "Won't" get it!

March 3rd, 2008, 02:40 PM	#84 (permalink)
dagger4 Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Groningen, The Netherlands Posts: 263	A sad day. RIP Jeff. __________________ Chris Myspace Music: http://www.myspace.com/chrisschutter

March 3rd, 2008, 06:23 PM	#87 (permalink)
unzari Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada/Japan Posts: 312	A great player and person. He'll be missed. __________________ Pete

March 3rd, 2008, 09:19 PM	#89 (permalink)
RichardWitt Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Age: 33 Posts: 1,020 1 Photos	Now I understand it when they say, "Only the GOOD die young". Truly a huge loss for us all. __________________ "What a perfect solution to a problem that should have never existed in the first place!"

March 3rd, 2008, 02:27 PM	#82 (permalink)
3 Chord TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Billings MT Age: 41 Posts: 86	That is so sad. I haven't been this surprised or taken back by a musician's passing since SRV. I had no idea he was sick. Watching that old "See the light" clip just shows that talent like that is a gift from birth, and we were so lucky he shared his talent with us. Growing up in Canada I was always so proud that he was a fellow Canadian. He kinda put an end to the old "Squier guitars are inferior" debate. My prayers are with his family. And thanks for posting the nice bio on his life and accomplishments. Jarrett

March 3rd, 2008, 02:58 PM	#85 (permalink)
smitty54017 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Richmond, WI Age: 36 Posts: 318	What a sad day. Jeff was a rare talent and will be missed. Since he'd been battling this cancer his whole life, we should find comfort in knowing that he is now experiencing life without pain for the first time. R.I.P. Jeff!

March 3rd, 2008, 05:02 PM	#86 (permalink)
Lawn Boy TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gibsons BC Canada Age: 60 Posts: 90	He battled cancer his whole life. Very sad news. All Canada will mourn his passing.

March 3rd, 2008, 06:55 PM	#88 (permalink)
bw Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central IL Age: 37 Posts: 157 4 Photos	Just got on and man this is terrible news.RIP Jeff and prayers for your family.You are missed!

March 3rd, 2008, 11:11 PM	#90 (permalink)
Telakaster Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Age: 53 Posts: 227	Even though I knew Jeff was sick the news is no less shocking. My heart goes out to his family. I had the good fortune to meet Jeff a few years ago when he showed up at one of my gigs wantin' to play. I handed him my guitar and let him rip for half an hour. Yes, the man could rock a Tele! R.I.P Jeff

March 3rd, 2008, 11:19 PM	#91 (permalink)
Madmaestro Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Lethbridge, AB, Canada Posts: 156	I remember seeing him on his first tour, me sitting in the front row, Jeff played through a little Bandit 112, the same one I had at the time...that was when I knew it didn't matter about your equipment so much as just having a passion and love for music, I knew anything was possible. Seeing the guy play with a guitar on his lap and followed duct tape on the floor from his chair to the front of the stage was simply amazing. I share some of the Jeff's same passions, Big Band music, Classic rock, & just good music. RIP Jeff. __________________ The smoker you drink the player you get~Joe Walsh

March 4th, 2008, 09:35 PM	#92 (permalink)
casterway Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aldergrove, British Columbia,Canada Age: 40 Posts: 2,293	Though his funeral will be a private affair, a public memorial is being organized for the late Jeff Healey, the musician's widow said in a statement Tuesday. Healey, the acclaimed Canadian blues, rock and jazz musician, died Sunday following a lifelong battle with cancer. He was 41. A public memorial is in the works to honour the late Jeff Healey.A public memorial is in the works to honour the late Jeff Healey. (Canadian Press) "We would like to thank our family, friends and Jeff's fans for their condolences and kind thoughts at this most difficult time," Cristie Healey said Tuesday. "Now we need to say our goodbyes in private; however, we respect the public need to participate in celebrating Jeff's life and music and we are planning a public memorial, with details to follow." In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to be made to the international children's charity, Daisy's Eye Cancer Fund. Healey lost his sight at the age of one after being diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer. Other forms of cancer struck him in recent years, with the musician undergoing several operations to have tumours removed from his leg and his lungs. The celebrated musician is survived by his widow and two children, Rachel and Derek. His last album, Mess of Blues, is scheduled to hit music stores across North America on April 22. __________________ There's nothing wrong with a proper repair... "I don't scratch no guitars." John Lee Hooker, when asked to carve his signature into an old acoustic.