Ive been looking up and listening to all the Jeff Healey Band music I can find and I love his music more as time goes on. It was not a healthy time for anyone. Such a talent. The club moved to a larger location at 56 Blue Jays Way and was rechristened "Jeff Healey's Roadhouse." Reality television star Jeff Headlee is a married man. He had fought so hard and done so well, remembers his wife, Cristie. That is exactly what weve been doing. Theres his playing, which is insane. Ill be 41 in May of this year. Some songs, it was like Jeff was sitting right there next to me. My condolences on this anniversary. [21] On March 2, 2008, Healey died of sarcoma in his home town of Toronto at the age of 41. When he first started playing the guitar, Healey often played country music in the style of Chet Atkins and Luther Perkins . I was sad to hear of his passing on so young. 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. With such a treasure trove of material, my Ipod plays Healey music every day. Only thought to say how sweet a looking guy he was! To be loved, cared for and appreciated makes living with problems or challenges more tolerable. Such a wonderful gesture! He was still so young. Or why not treat yourself? And Id say, God, I wish I could leave that on the record, man, I miss his friendship. Not to sadden them, but to help them never forget part of what made their father the beautiful person he was. 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. WK, Frankfurt area, Germany, RIP beautiful music maker. He got married to Cristie Hall in 2003. I do hope and pray you both are doing good, you were so lucky to have had him in your life. Beautifully said Cristie, its still hard to believe Jeff is gone period, let alone 10 years now. Just wanted to mention that I not only listen to Jeff a lot and adapt some of his techniques to my playing,I also think of things he has said in the past. I saw Jeff way back in mid 90s at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom just after Cover To Cover came out. You can hear the frustration, nods Costa, and just the emotion of what was happening in his life at the time. Thank you. Yknow, he hadnt resigned himself to anything. Hello God Bless you all. The pair moved to Waterford, Ohio, after marriage and currently resides there. A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. 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. Blind 'Angel Eyes' Singer Jeff Healey Dies of Cancer at 41 Most importantly he is pain free , not alone and with you and your children always. 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. A great version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps, composed by George Harrison, Sady missed. Our self-managed partnership which served well in early years to achieve record deals and touring the world, started breaking down. Jake in Pa. Just finished watching the movie Road House with Jeff, staring along side Patrick Swayze and Sam Elliott. Pray that his wife & children remain well, unified & blessed. A lot of research. What a talented but humble man. One of the most natural blues man I ever had the privilege to have seen live! O Jeff I love your music, I admire your style, I wish I could give you a hug. 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. So we went through the whole [dilemma]: do we finish the track? The band played at clubs in Toronto,[2] including the Colonial Tavern. We all knew that he wasnt done. Jeff Healey Biography, Age, Height, Wife, Net Worth, Family The band made their first public appearance at the Birds Nest, located upstairs at Chicago's Diner on Queen Street West in Toronto. Stay tuned here and on our official Facebook page (facebook.com/JeffHealeyOfficial) for some awesome news in the new year! I have several people in my family as well as a two family pets who all are simultaneously slipping away, and I reflect on the time Jeff said philosophically, when queried by a media person about his health challenges, Ive had a good run. A venue not too far from me. Healey discovered and helped develop the careers of other musical artists, including Terra Hazelton, Amanda Marshall,[9] Shannon Curfman, and Philip Sayce[10], In early 2009, Healey's album Mess of Blues won in The 8th Annual Independent Music Awards for Best Blues Album.[11]. One of my favorite guitarists tough to emulate, the neighborhood is rocking to Jeff tonight here in Greece. Well, Tommy may have been heavy maintenance -on the heels of the Steel Road Tour but, hey the show must go on. 10 Years A Message From Cristie Healey - The Official Jeff Healey Site Thanks Cristie for the loving words on the anniversary of Jeffs passing.You would know how many people across the globe miss this Legend For me,its the reason that I do Radio,and continue to try and play the music that we love.In my 71st year,playing the Blues with my good friend Brad on CBGs(Not Brill,But luv it just the same).Keeping in touch thru his website is great for me,so to you,your family & RogThank You for all that you do.Best rm Down UnderTecka Terry Iredale Teckas Rock & Blues Show on CRN. We have to realize what the 1920s really was the first time in history where the world made this wild phase-jump from the past into the future it was wilder and more dramatic than anything since maybe the immediate post-war (Atomic Cafe) world. This had to be pre-1985. Seeing his play guitar on his lap was amazing. Damn my loss. You were probably the only one there who knew that. As a fellow musician I knew the very first time I ever heard you that you were someone very unique and very special. I love to know it. All the best to the Healey Clan. Thinking of you all today, Cristie and well be listening tomorrow night. Huh? The late singer often used to perform there with his band. 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. My heart goes out to you, his family and all the other fans who still love Jeffs music. The band was at a crossroads where there was a lot of old resentments and mismanagement. On January 11, 2007, Jeff Healey had an operation to remove metastatic tissue from both of his lungs. Just a little electric piano in the background, to bolster some of Jeffs guitar parts.. I met Jeff several times in Australia in a music shop I worked at. Jeff Healey was and always will be a huge part of my life. It was just two vocal tracks and two guitar tracks, and it was gorgeous. 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. [16] The 12 track Heal My Soul featured six covers and a number of collaborations with Marti Frederiksen, Arnold Lanni and Stevie Salas. Thank you Jeff for all the inspiration, enjoyment, and beautiful music. IM AROUND SAME AGE AS JEFF WOULD BE IM 51 , YES JEFF LEFT US WAY TO SOON!! Bought all the music as it came out anxiously awaiting what he would come out with next as each disc was released. Nice to see he s still remembered and being loved by so many people in addition to his wife, kids and family. Was rewatching the movie Road House and wondered what became of this handsome sweet singer. Had the band continued beyond that point, Im quite certain that Jeff would have revisited some of these tracks, says Costa. The story of the great 'lost' Jeff Healey album, Heal My Soul 278)", "The ARIA Report! He is the author of Walter Trout's official biography, Rescued From Reality, a music pundit on Times Radio and BBC TV, and an interviewer who has spoken to Brian May, Jimmy Page, Ozzy Osbourne, Ronnie Wood, Dave Grohl, Marilyn Manson, Kiefer Sutherland and many more. We miss Jeff but are blessed that his music and memory will live on forever. How his vocals had a very immediate quality. We did a tour of Canada with John Mayall I couldnt tell you the year and the opening act was Jeff Healey. In the previous 18 months, he had two sarcomas removed from his legs. He breathed his last a month before the release of his rock/blues album Mess of Blues.. The remastering process was a tightrope, explains Costa, between maintaining the spirit of Jeffs original recordings and making them resonate in modern times. No matter where his performance whether it is electric or acoustic he managed to bring sounds that were unique to the whole scene. I have since played and recorded for 30 years. (I feel like a dumb kid who has just discovered David Bowie or Townes Van Zandt) Im glad they put Mr. Healeys program on the air it is fine music. Thank you for being the loving wife you were to Jeff. [2] In 1990, the band won the Juno Award for Canadian Entertainer of the Year. Making a show of it., It was fucking scary, man, adds Walter Trout, who befriended Healey during his 80s Bluesbreakers tenure. Healey died Sunday evening in a Toronto hospital, said bandmate Colin Bray, who. The real deal. What a loss!! I am blessed with having eyesight, but many times I closed my eyes while listening to Jeff, and I pretended that was as talented as him. The sound , the guitar , and the words . Remembering A Message From Cristie Healey - The Official Jeff Healey I try to remind myself that Jeff was about living, always. Blind Blues Guitar Champion: The Touching Story of Jeff Healey It was difficult, she continues. his legacy and life give me hope that a person can get through most anything. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your email address will not be published. Between Townes Van Zandt, Tom Petty, David Bowie, George Harrison, Muddy Waters, and all the really old stuff, etc. Jeff Healey is credited as jazz singer, Jeff Healey Band, Guitarist. It would have been very interesting to see what he would be doing now, how he would be playing. While I was a fan from the day Can You See The Light was released, somehow I lost track due to many reasons. Thanks for reaching out. 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. 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. Hi Cristie and Roger, I sat down at a bar stool in this smallish dive and faced the stage that was behind the bar. Yknow, hyping him: Youve gotta see this guitar player. I remember being absolutely stunned. He made a conscious [decision] that it wouldnt slow him down, explains Costa. The couple had a daughter named Rachel before parting ways in 1998. Itd be these really nasty sexual innuendos these really blue lyrics and they would rhyme, and it would be incredibly funny and wed all die laughing. 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. Anyway, Yesterday I saw a video of a musician performing while she was wearing a Jeff Healey shirt. Norman Jeffrey "Jeff" Healey (March 25, 1966 - March 2, 2008) was a Canadian blues and rock singer and guitarist who obtained large notoriety in America also. He rode in the Limo I rented, I jammed with him to some Cream CDs after the gig on his Travel Truck/Bus.he was so down to earth and personable.and as good as they get RIP Jeff -(BAM). For many years, Healey toured throughout North America and Europe and performed at his club, "Healey's" on Bathurst Street in Toronto, where he played with his blues band on Thursday nights and also with his jazz group on Saturday afternoons. He had a club in Toronto, and the big picture inside the entrance door was of Jeff out on the street, sitting on a little bench with an acoustic guitar and a little home-made sign that said, Blind Musician: Please Help. They were all so nice . In the 80s World of hairbands,scale players and funny sounds to me he was something else to see and hear. Sign up below to get the latest from Classic Rock, plus exclusive special offers, direct to your inbox! After years of not hearing Jeff Healey, I for some reason on his birthday this year, 2022, I started thinking of his music. 750", "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart Week Ending 16 Jul 1995", "Billboard > Artists / Jeff Healey > Chart History > Billboard 200", "ARIA Charts Accreditations 2002 Albums", Australian Recording Industry Association, "Gold & Platinum Results for Jeff Healey", "RPM Magazine Vol.49 No.11 - January 14, 1989 - page 6", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jeff_Healey&oldid=1151044099, Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Canadian English, Pages using infobox musical artist with associated acts, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor. Id already decided, at that point, this was stuff that needed to be heard. Stay up to date with in depth music reviews, exclusive interviews and widespread coverage of whats happening from your favourite music genre. He wanted a fresh start. http://www.mixcloud.com/teckastracks. Theyre gonna hear Jeff in a way that theyve never heard him before, Heal My Soul is released on March 25 via Provogue. Jeff Healey Tribute, Cristie Healey - YouTube Hed had a bad experience in the music business, and he had become discouraged, and he had quit playing the guitar and he was playing the trumpet in a Dixieland band at his club. Healey married Krista Miller in 1992; they had a daughter and were divorced in 1998. Anyway , not to ramble on .. Was thinking of my husband and the music , I play CDs often ,but some how have lost some of my original CDs . Its wonderful that Roger always makes it a point to keep Jeffs name relevant. His playing was mesmerizing. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Also had the pleasure to meet Jeff , Joe n Tom and most of his road crew in Knoxville Tennessee in the early 90s . Over time, Jeff felt he was serving our management company instead of vice versa. Louder is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. He was very accomadating and friendly. if you would like to donate to the channel here ar. 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. The former featured a number of collaborations with Stevie Salas, Arnold Lanni and Marti Frederiksen, while the latter included five studio tracks and ten songs from the 1999 live performance at the Rockefeller Music Hall in Norway. Still regret not telling him. 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. He was an inspiration to me and the other guitarist in the band. His music is stilled played in our house. And Freedom , Jeff Healey Still Remain Incredible Guitar Legend. His music will still play for a long time, and I made it available to my chidren, and now as a GranPa old pall of 3 years old (grandson) is able to ask me to put music of Jeff when he cam at home take care. At that point, he was still a teenager and a local Toronto act. Jeff had all kinds of personal things he was dealing with. We Still Can Hear His Message Of Love,,,Peace Love He was married to Christie Hall; they had 2 children. Born in Toronto on March 25, 1966, he lost his sight at the age of one to the rare ocular cancer retinoblastoma, and spent his entire life with glass eyes. As a guitar player trying to figure out licks ,this was amazing to watch .He was flying on his guitar ! His music will live in my heart forever, Good day to you my relatives. but I think he spent some time consciously distancing himself from what had gone on before., Trout: Hed had enough of the blues-rock world. My respects and love to his loving family. I think it was with Bonnie Rait , yes it was . 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. And once he started to show me what he had in mind, I could see it.. These stories are awesome I will be reading everything I can and listening to all the music I can find to help keep his memory alive even in a small way. 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. In September 2016, Jeff Healey was inducted into the Mississauga Music Walk of Fame. Playing it was like air to him. I absolutely loved your message of life, time, love and how you share his legacy with your children.. time and days days on by the memories stay still. A friend of mine dragged me out. So glad to see he was loved by his wife and family and all his fans. Blessings to you and yours, -Gerry S. Your email address will not be published. Now, Heaven is a better place because Jeff is there. Songs from the Road, a compilation of his previous live blues-rock performances was released in 2009. He went on to release three CDs of music of traditional American jazz from the 1920s and 1930s. Unfortunately there are no DVDs or online resources that teach his techniques. I was shocked! Listening to his prgm Apr. And thats when I found that Jeff had rough mixes of most of the songs on Heal My Soul still with him. In 2011, Woodford Park in Toronto, Ontario was renamed Jeff Healey Park. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. In 2014, he became an inductee of Canada's Walk of Fame. Hi Cristie; R.I.P Jeff, until we meet again. I thought he would have divested himself of them through his multiple moves over the years. He will be missed, Gone to soon, but will never be forgotten, truly one of Canadas great musicians! When he was almost one year old, Healey lost his sight due to retinoblastoma, a rare cancer of the eyes. Love and respect to his family and friends. Hey Sheldon! Its a curious thing, but Jeff Healey has arguably never sounded more alive than on Heal My Soul. I couldnt make it halfway through without bawling my eyes out. Or an idiosyncratic swoop of guitar wizardry. Darren. I listen to his show on Jazz 91.1, on just after the Dinner Jazz prgm, which we have become addicted to. The world was a better place with Jeff in it. I couldnt turn on the television or radio, because I didnt want to hear the news stories. Glad you keep his memory alive. Not only one of the best guitar players ever, but one of the most soulful voices every recorded. RIP old friend. Jeff definitely was taken far too soon but his memory n music will live on. A lot of what ended up on [his previous studio records] came off as understated, I think, and too controlled and thought out for me, anyways. What a blessing to be able to hear his voice everyday! I know he is continuing his wonderful work in otherworldly music on the other side camp. I would spend hours with him reading out all the titles on the labels and telling him what type of condition they were in. 5 on the U.S. I remember very vividly, Jeff playing me Daze Of The Night and Baby Blue, says Costa. Yknow, I trusted Roger with his vision for [Heal My Soul]. That being said I admired his perseverance. In 1985, he was introduced to drummer Tom Stephen and bassist Joe Rockman and the trio formed the Jeff Healey Band. Required fields are marked *. He should be in every Hall of Fame pertaining to anything to do with music especially the guitar. We are missing this amazing musician. Thank you Jeff for all you have given this world. During that period, he was getting tired of the spotlight. Walter Trout on his long friendship with Jeff Healey. Reading about him as an extraordinary empathetic person I wish i would have had the opportunity meeting him personally. The next time I saw him was in Roadhouse. 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 . What a talented individual. His sound in the Healey in Halifax footage was some of the biggest I ever heard. 1990 Healey was an avid record collector and amassed a collection of well over 30,000 78 rpm records. He married Cristie Hall in 2003 and had a son with her. Hey Jeff. The people who know will already know, and they will be overjoyed. Being 74 now, this fellow lives forever in his family and music. Luv Ricki xxoo, Yes, so do think and feel many of us, all over the globe! Then reality bites. Its an old story., It was horrible, says Trout. Heres how it works. Do we have to go on after this kid?. Jeff was a great fella and his sense of humour was mind-boggling. It won the title of the Best Blues Album at the 8th Annual Independent Music Awards. Jeff would be very proud of all of you. And then, finally getting access to the vault where everything was stored, diving through and finding the right two-inch masters. Honestly, it was a surprise to me. He was just smashing the crap out of his guitar. Lead singer and guitarist for the Jeff Healey Band, who had a top 5 pop It wasnt because of anything that anyone had done. In some ways, in the beginning, I resented it. [17] The 15 track Holding On album contains ten live tracks recorded in 1999 at the Rockefeller Music Hall in Norway and five studio tracks. Big words, indeed, but Heal My Soul bears them out. Tammy is a native of West Virginia who attended Rowlesburg High School. But on about the fourth show, I stood in the wings with Coco Montoya, and we were floored. Tuve la suerte de ver en vivo a Jeff junto a su banda, en los 90, en mi pais , Argentina, la unica vez que vino, un amigo nos habia pasado el disco Feel This y enloquecimos, cuando viaje de vacaciones a EEUU, me traje los dos discos anteriores , aqui no se conseguian facilmente, amamos a jeff por su musica pero tambien por su ejemplo de vida, sus sensiblidad y belleza humana se percibia facilmente, fue uno de los conciertos mas emocionales que vi en vida, la noticia de su partida hacia el otro plano me dolio muchisimo, pero se que esta en un hermoso lugar, Gracias por las clase palabras mi amigo ~Rog, I just finished watching road house and right away when I saw him playing there I said That Jeff Healey? I tip my hat to you Cristie, for being strong and carrying on for your kids sake, for yourself, and for Jeff. We are all so lucky to have his music to embrace.I was so sad when he passed but we should all be happy that we have his legacy to share. Thank God for You Tube and being to research all the venues and live clips that keep me going, Still listen weekly.