Country Guitarist Reacts to Jeff Healey, "See the Light" | He's blind???? Epic, Performance!!!!

[@kevinmiller5526]

He was blinded in childhood from eye cancer and sadly passed of from it in March of 2008. I got to see him at least six or seven times, twice with SRV..... needless to say those two shows were the greatest I'll ever see. I was at Alpine Valley ( it's literally 5 miles from my home) for SRV's last two shows and Jeff joined in.... I have awesome pics ;) Great reaction as usual, brother

[@SergioSBloch]

Brother - the passing of SRV hit me hard and then we lost Jeff. Sadly i never got the chance to see either live. So awesome that you did!

[@amistrat1]

Got to see him few times in Toronto and I’m the proud owner of a strat that he played on it and signed it

[@bobbyverne9714]

I saw him in Germany back in 1987. In a bar no less!!

[@thomvogan3397]

Four legends on one stage, Marcus Miller on bass, Omar Hakim on drums, Dr. John on keys and of course Jeff Healey. Jeff was from Toronto and living there I got to hear him often in local clubs. Always blew me away. I met him several times through a mutual friend. He was the most down to earth guy with a great sense of humor that could always make me laugh. Miss him dearly

[@amistrat1]

Awesome! I also met him once in Grossman’s and came by and asked him “ hey Jeff do you remember me?” and he calmly and smiling said “ah no, you must have a different hair cut:)״” . I was like da…

[@levondarratt787]

Miller, Hakim....had no chance here - Barely keeping up...gawking at raw talent.....they are top class...and talk a big game on TV and KZbin - but here comes a guy showing them superhuman status....they are just happy to be allowed on stage.... Sidemen, vs superstars.!

[@billmavin6203]

​@Levon Darratt Not a competition . Musicians almost always respect and recognize skilled musicians.

[@cameranmanner4701]

Not playing, but David Sanborn on sax

[@tonybmusic1166]

Don’t forget Hiram Bullock on guitar.

[@mozilla2576]

Jeff freakin tears it up. Always impressed with that guy. Thanks so much Jeff!! I know you are rocking them out in heaven. Check out the movie RoadHouse for some more Jeff Healey.

[@bobbyverne9714]

I saw Jeff in Germany 🇩🇪 in 1987. There were 8 of us, Army tank commanders, Cavalry scouts etc. We were all stationed nearby Nuremberg. We were privileged to be able to attend many, many concerts all through the 1980s. Jeff was playing in a large club that happened to have a small concert hall attached to one side of the building. It had 3 levels of balconies and plenty of standing room after all the seats had been filled. Jeff was sitting to the left hand part of the stage. We were standing about 10 ft. away from Jeff, close enough that he could hear us loud and clear, especially after a song ended! You see, German concert goers aren't a 10th as loud and rambunctious!! When Jeff was introducing his band mates after a couple songs, he thenked the crowd directly in front then turned in his chair to face us, he pointed and said, "You guys down there are Americans!! I instantly knew you guys were probably G.I.s because yuore the loudest section of this crowd! Thank you for your Service and thank you for coming to the show." Once I came out of shock from being spoken to by one of my guitar heroes...lol...we all turned it up notch! Shoot, even the rest of the crowd started to make more noise! It was an amazing experience to witness this man play his guitar. I tried to play like Jeff once I got home. Complete failure lol

[@amilton2128]

Had the pleasure to see Healey numerous times in Toronto bars before the likes of SVR and Clapton discovered him. When Jeff really got rockin’ he’d stand up and play. No strap, just pinned the guitar to his body with his hands while jumping up and down…. Always burnt the fuckin joint down. Still sadly missed.

[@michaelwhalen7154]

He does a good cover of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Fantastic musician and performer. Sad to die so young. Thanks for another great review.

[@scottgautier1373]

That was an incredible performance

[@amilton2128]

Good cover? He made it his own.

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

Did a bloody fantastic cover of 'weeps. From a Harrison & Healey fan...in 🇦🇺🦘 ✌️♥️

[@dougrobertson859]

I miss Jeff so much. I had the pleasure of seeing him in the early 90's at a small club in Minneapolis. What a night. See the Light was his encore. The energy was over the top like this video. He was jumping around the stage and flinging sweat in all directions. We all got our money's worth that night. And some memories we'll never forget.

[@amilton2128]

Truth.

[@3John16]

God given talent right there.

[@oliver6749]

Jeff was amazing, he lived just down the road from me and buried very close by. It's sad to walk by...Please do more, he is very under rated and so amazing special person!!

[@davidmcauliffe8692]

I saw Jeff on Johnny Carson doing this song. This was the first time that I had heard him. He played with his teeth then, so I was waiting for it. Wow on this!

[@mikikennedy7179]

He is amazing!!! Wow did we miss out on a very talented man!!

[@mikewoodrow5878]

Blues - Jeff Healey- How Blue Can You Get, live at Nottenden. You will never regret watching it (even if it’s not for a reaction). Jeff was also an accomplished jazz trumpeter. Peace from Toronto!

[@ChasingAnthems]

Thank you! I’ll check it out

[@reallymysterious4520]

Cheers from a fellow Torontonian !!! The only show I enjoyed more than seeing Jeff Healey live was watching SRV open up for Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits in 1984

[@mikewoodrow5878]

@@reallymysterious4520 similar experience - one of the times that I was lucky to have seen SRV was on the night his father died. The openers were Uzeb, followed by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, followed by Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush at Jarry Parc in Montreal (I think it was called the Miller Fest, back when Miller beer was brand new in Canada). SRV and Double Trouble played until 2 am or so.

[@reallymysterious4520]

@@mikewoodrow5878 Sounds like a great show. I was able to see 2 of my 3 fav guitarists in the same show - SRV and Knopfler - my fav is Alex Lifeson and Healy is 4th

[@mikewoodrow5878]

@@reallymysterious4520 I never got to see Knopfler, so that would have been awesome. Where was it? MLG, Kingswood, or at the Ex?

[@debbieplato5107]

Jeff Healey is a Canadian treasure. 🇨🇦 He lost his sight to cancer when he was one. His father gave him a guitar when he was three and because of his age he couldn't reach the strings so he played it in his lap. Later on when he was older he tried playing it the normal way but he preferred having it in his lap. Unfortunately Jeff passed from cancer when he was in his early 40's. Other Songs As the years go passing by Angel Eyes Look at little sister with Stevie Ray Vaughan. Cheers

[@SomeGuyFromOttawa]

He was such a gifted performer! Angel Eyes is one of my favourite songs!

[@johnduke4120]

Blue Jean blues. All versions of it. When I play ppl the record version they yawn fir a second till that loud drum comes on the band is on point on beat and Jeff knows how to handle it

[@aaronlowe1082]

Jeff Healey was an incredible guitarist. Unfortunately, he died in 2008. He was 41 years old.

[@brianrussell6570]

A Canadian national treasure

[@ST_DCT]

He was blessed

[@willburton6622]

RIP Jeff. He wa such an awesome player and spirit. I saw him in a blues bar early 1980's then at a folk fest a couple of years before he died.

[@robertwilson7301]

I've finally saw something that totally surprised you, you truely had no idea what Jeff was about and it got you rocking with a big humongous smile on your face. That was priceless!!!!!!.......

[@BarbButler]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! You've gotten to Jeff!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you will absolutely LOVE him!!!!!!💙💙💙💙💙

[@xr4tihonk]

If you want more of Jeff, I think the next one should be "As The Years Go Passing By" from the Stuttgart Jazz Festival. He's older and his voice matured really well, there's also more close-up shots of him playing.

[@seanhanna3997]

Had the pleasure of seeing him play in 93 at the Royal court in Liverpool UK. Sadly taken from us way too soon. Discovered him when I watched Road house

[@davemart]

I remember seeing him play at the Town Pump (long since disappeared) in Vancouver in the late 80's. It's the best concert I ever went to. I was on the balcony with a good friend drinking Okanagan stout (good beer at the time) watching this phenomenon perform. At that time the only guitarist who I though comparable was Jimmy Hendrix. I called him Jimmy Hendrix incarnate. Great memories.

[@JohnSmith-oe5kx]

That was from an episode of Night Music, which did not last nearly long enough. Jeff was a guest artist, performing with house band (and absolute TOP session musicians) Marcus Miller on bass and Omar Hakim on drums, with Dr. John sitting in on keys. One of my favourite parts is the reaction on Marcus's face at the end. He obviously had an absolute blast. If only these guys had made an album!

[@vinceaaron8921]

as the years go passing by is a great live song by him.

[@christywhitehead3171]

Rest in peace Jeff Healey he was the greatest guitar player in a long time

[@ronniestanley75]

I wonder how he "sees" the music in his head while playing. Being able to play and sing through very complex riffs makes me wonder how he can possibly visualize everything with no sight! Incredible!

[@TheSoleProprietor]

Blind musicians sure are amazing to me, too. I know a pianist who is blind. He can play just about anything by ear and can pinpoint any tone or note, flawlessly. Sometimes when I was tuning my guitar, he would chime in and try to help me. But it drove me crazy, because I preferred to tune by myself!

[@scottbaldwin7133]

he should be in the hall of fame

[@jordan390a]

Sadly, Jeff passed away in 2008. He was featured in the movie Roadhouse with Patrick Swayze...Check it out...!

[@ChasingAnthems]

Think I remember that. Thanks for mentioning. I'm gonna go back and check it out.

[@PMP5240-e3i]

@@ChasingAnthems yup behind the cage getting beer bottles thrown at him

[@brianrussell6570]

As the years go Passin By ..Jeff Healey

[@robhall8378]

Saw him many times, met him......NICE GUY!!!! Talent, well let me tell you, listen to him and play Jazz with his horn....Then come back and testify to the true talent of a GREAT Music Man!!!!!!!

[@platecrumb]

i was fortunate enough before his passing to see him live in ‘93. Videos are great and I’ve seen just about every one. But they do not do him justice. Seeing him live was incredible. He is one of my favorite all time guitarists. The man walked 2 by me and I was star struck.

[@timothynelms2683]

I am so glad you reacted to Jeff Healey, its been so long since I've listened to him. He was so great, RIP Jeff.

[@chrissiegle1065]

Blue Jean blues... crazy good song from him.. He was really popular in the 80s.. hes the guy in Roadhouse with Patrick Swayze... plays the entire movie... he was talented big time. Great reaction. Thank you.

[@mikewoods8565]

I was 16 years old and my friend calls me and says there's a blind guitarist that is absolutely incredible and we got to go see it. He was playing at a bar called the Regis in downtown Calgary. I don't know how we got in but we did !! I'm a stagehand and a a few years later I got too late and run Spotlight for his show at the silver dollar action centre. Amazing talent

[@slowfinger2]

Don't forget to check out the totally awesome second guitarists Jeff took on the road with him. He encouraged them to wind it up, and on any given night these guys could cut heads. Phillip Sayce is a force in his own right. Then there's the only guy to ever play slide on a Johnny Winter record. Pat Rush. Some vid of him with Jeff in Europe. Seen both these guys with Jeff and on their own. Big memories.

[@tonygSDWR]

This isn't even Jeff's regular band! They were the show's house band that played with the guest each week. Omar and Marcus are Gods in music, it was such a great show. Myself and many commenters here were lucky to see him live. As I was watching Jeff play, all I could think was how implausible and unbelievable it was? He was too much.

[@Duh6666666]

I saw him in Montreal at the Club Soda, the night he signed his first major record deal, I had the same feeling with him that I got with SRV(!), Jeff passed away from the same cancer that took his eyesight when he was a child.

[@davidmccarty6445]

He's long gone, he's just chilling, he's right around the corner 🎉

[@staff72]

I have seen a lot of his stuff. He always amazes me…. He was a gift to us

[@Manup2day]

You witnessed some legends in their own right. Dave Sanborn, saxophone...Marcus Miller, bass legend, Omar Hakeem...drums, last but no means least....Dr John. What a band!!

[@CarlVandenberg]

Marcus Miller (bass) and Omar Hakim (drums) were part of the "house band" for this show. Dr. John was one of the guests that was on that night. These 4 getting together to play this song was like catching lightning in a bottle.

[@jessicabelle2011]

His performance with Stevie Ray is mind blowing!

[@barrybritt2210]

passed away rip canada is proud to have you as ours

[@piscator57]

Jeff is from Toronto and is also an accomplished dixieland jazz trumpet player....or was, take your pick....

[@timothygrady9804]

All timer ensemble here . Dr. John at the Keys . Jeff blessed us - on loan from heaven . Saw them in '89 Monterey Fairgrounds .

[@jaimeschumann68]

Jeff Healey was discovered By Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert Collins. At 19 yrs old... Stevie Ray Vaughan Knows Greatness when he sees it.. HE HE WAS A HUMBLE MAN AND AND HE WAS GREATNESS..

[@jettechdonatkins]

I was lucky enough to see Jeff live in Wichita,Kansas.He ran around on the stage playing that strat behind his head and he rocked the place very well.Try 'Angel Eyes' and 'When The Night Comes Falling' you will love those.Travis he and his band were featured in the movie Roadhouse,have you watched that,if not do that.Thanks for this and all of your videos!

[@mrflounder74]

I saw Jeff in a small club in Fort Walton Beach, FL in 94. Still my favorite live guitar tone I’ve heard to this day. They absolutely rocked like this video. He was incredible

[@mikeb1149]

Was lucky enough to see him playing in a bar about two weeks before his first album was released. We were left slack jawed by the show. RIP Jeff. You are missed.

[@bodyartweb]

I played with Jeff a few times this is nothing. No Jeff died of cancer. Jeff and Stevie Ray were they two greatest blues guitarist who were bringing blues into a new direction.

[@odochartaighofodonegal9815]

Amen to that.

[@retired_in_portugal]

Was lucky enough to see him live before he passed......Amazing

[@ChasingAnthems]

That must have been awesome!

[@retired_in_portugal]

@@ChasingAnthems It truly was, it was still fairly early in his career, In a small venue of about 1200, so no elaborate stage show just him and his band. It was over 30 years ago and I still remember it like it was yesterday. He has some great songs...one of my favorites has to be his cover of while my guitar gently weeps.

[@Cymry-Am-Byth]

What an unearthly talent taken so soon. Fantastic guitarist! 🎸

[@jennhen2675]

A must see is Jeff Healey and Stevie Ray Vaughn - Look at Little Sister

[@ChasingAnthems]

Heck yes! That must be epic!

[@davidbarlow372]

my wife just lived a few houses down the street from him in west end Toronto,,when see was a teenager..she said she was amazed when he would ride his bike around the street and other things he could do even thou he was blind//little did she realize then ..how he would become a great guitarist.

[@countroshculla]

I was 14 back in 1990 when I first listened to Jeff and it would be 2 years later when I found out that he was blind! I was like - Mind blasted! Not blown, blasted away! How he can play like that is beyond me.

[@everettnapihaa6111]

Mind and fingers connection to string placement and fretboard athletics! Self taught (nobody can teach this). Jeff couldn't teach this to anybody! Gone too soon left us in a world that no longer appreciates guitar gods! Jeff with SRV collaboration and Jeff is smoking hot! Angel Eyes beautiful ballad of Jeff's softer side of a studio version gem! Movie Roadhouse...Jeff was all over the place!!!

[@TheSoleProprietor]

"Roadhouse" was an awesome, fun movie to watch. I truly hated Ben Gazarra's character, "Brad Wesley" and Marshal Teague's character was a convincing "a--hole" . But of course, Jeff Healey nearly stole the show! RIP Jeff and Patrick Swayze!

[@waldemarpierzchalski]

I knew his name but never heard him playing, great, i thought he'll be using slide when i saw guitar on his laps but then he started to play with fingers, it was suprise

[@bobconklin7159]

“As the Years Go Passing By”, epic Blues.

[@yurkshirelad]

I was lucky enough to see him play in a small hall in the late 90s. It was incredible.

[@navagate1900]

There is also a video of him playing with Stevie Ray.

[@JayMil365]

Jeff sadly is no longer with us, but what he left us will keep us in awe forever.

[@stuwhyte479]

The bass player is totally into it. It's good to see a busy bass player. As far as Jeff is concerned... Beyond words. Cheers 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🍺 🇳🇿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@bartleenboute-debel3239]

Check out some records or videos of the now world famous jazz bassist Marcus Miller. You'll like it

[@stuwhyte479]

@@bartleenboute-debel3239 will do cheers 🥂

[@GTsuji]

He played a more than passable jazz trumpet too. He also had a huge collection of 78 rpm jazz records.

[@hulaGUNZ]

He's also in the movie 'Roadhouse' starring the late Patrick Swayze. RIP to them all.

[@stevemchale9775]

We use to get to see Jeff in local bars. I seen him walk thru the bar playing 😎

[@ritchmoore1442]

Check out Jeff Healey - As The Years Go Passing By - Live at Stuttgart Jazz Festival.

[@alanneel1369]

some bands need to be seen ... i like live sometimes more then studio

[@MesaGuitarGuy]

I got to see him, about 20 feet from him. What a great talent! He was also in the movie Roadhouse.

[@gatekeeper65]

Listen to his cover of The Beatles "While my Guitar Gently Weeps". George Harrison liked it so much that he agreed to do the acoustic guitar and backing vocals on it !

[@ludwigvanzappa9548]

That was intense! Wow!

[@randalladams7692]

He's a badass love the solos I fell ya you said everything

[@oh3eleven748]

Jeff Healey "As The Years Go Passing By" without a doubt my favorite guitar work ever.

[@brettmarlar4154]

This isn't his usual band. He usually played with a trio. The bassist here is Marcus Miller, who is also a beast. He (Marcus) did an album/tour with Stanley Clark and Victor Wooten. Jeff was an amazing player who was taken WAAAAAAAAYYYYY too soon. If you ever seen the film "Road House" with Patrick Swayze, you saw him with his actual band. "Angel Eyes" was his biggest hit, but he did an incredible version of Freddie King's "Hidaway".

[@vestel777]

Check Him out in the 1989 Patrick Swayze Movie called Road House. He was in the movie He played Cody. Jeff sadly passed away.

[@tridentyyz]

I saw him live when he opened for Tom Cockrane. Absolutely fantastic guitar player.

[@raymondott6100]

There is a video with Jeff and Stevie Ray playing Look at Little Sister together. And Jeff played Crossroads with Eric Clapton.

[@jsmilers]

Phenomenal reaction

[@karthain5742]

Stevie Ray Vaughan discovered him. They also played some songs together. Both of them being gone before their time is a real tragedy. RIP

[@aviatom1]

Damn, that was maybe the best Jeff Heally vid I've ever seen. Thanks

[@alanmacification]

Jeff Healey was a big country fan, as well blues and jazz. I used to see him on the Toronto jam scene, usually jazz clubs . Once he was " discovered " by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert Collins, and signed to a recording contract, he couldn't jam with his guitar without someone being paid. So, he played cornet. He was just as good on horn as guitar.

[@cheryla7480]

Great video! I love his song “Angel Eyes”.

[@buisyman]

Jeff Healey was in the movie Roadhouse with Patrick Swayze.

[@zachashford1802]

I didn't believe he was blind either. I discovered him through the movie Road House.

[@jamiegoddard562]

Jeff came up with see the light when the jeff healey band played run down bars when they first started gigging some guys heckled jeff flicked a lighter in his face and said can you see the light boy and thought they were being funny jeff didnt get angry he got on stage plugged in his strat and let the guitar do the talking and there faces dropped in disbelief you go Jeff show them how it's done

[@timfeeley714-25]

Excellent lap steel performance, I didn't know Jeff was blind. For another incredible performance by a blind from birth guitarist, check out Jose Feliciano doing Malaguena. Thanx

[@theorc9098]

It's not a lap steel. It's a standard Fender Strat. He just usually played it with an overhand technique. He could also play it in the traditional manner.

[@judyyurchuk4904]

@@theorc9098 his arms were short to reach

[@P_Mann]

I’m not sure I knew of him before his role in Roadhouse, but have enjoyed what I’ve found of his work since. 👍

[@robertwilson7301]

Just more of the great talent we have up here in Canada. It's something in the water!! LOL

[@mr.v8194]

JEFF WAS THE GUITAR PLAYER IN THE BAR IN THE MOVIE ROAD HOUSE

[@nelsgl1776]

That is not Jeff Healey's band. That was the David Sanborn's house band. They are all legends. Marcus Miller one of the greatest bass players of all time. Omar Hakim, the greatest drummer of the century, Dr John a New Orleans legend, led by David Sanborn who pass away last year. That show was amazing.

[@mikikennedy7179]

I don't know how old this is but I just read he passed n like 2008!

[@brianmiller2419]

Thank you. Jeff died a few years ago. He had eye cancer at age 1 and lost his sight.

[@ChasingAnthems]

So sad, but an amazing musician.

[@bigbow62]

About Jeff & SRV.... Yes it's true, both of them on one stage playing.... Look at Little Sister ✌😆

[@charlieross-BRM]

The Jeff Healey Band was on a roll that year. At least the amount of airplay in Toronto would suggest that. Still you can't assume everyone on the the planet knows your favourite bands at any given time. His bassman, Joe Rockman, dropped off his car stereo deck for service where I worked. I wasn't in when he came by, so I got the particulars I needed by word of mouth. A quick bench check confirmed it was 'dead' so I put it aside for later. All I wrote on the form was "Can't see the light" and his phone number. Only the one guy in the shop that knew Joe and took care of things in my absence got the reference. The other guys were much younger and The Jeff Healey Band wasn't on their radar.

[@gilbertgiuliani.4452]

He passed he is the band in the Patric Swazye movie Road House

[@garnetwilliamson7817]

Sadly Jeff passed away a number of years ago he was indeed a great performer had the luxury of seeing him live a number of times. Only lately are his skills being appreciated you should also watch as the years go by live in Stuttgard

[@johnsutton1172]

omg what a show that had to be

[@precisionbrown6829]

Dam great guitar player. I actually wore out 2 vcr tapes ❤️

[@davidbrock2450]

RIP Jeff Healey, cancer took his eyes at 1 and his life 2 weeks before his 42ng Birth Day and a month before his 1st studio album in 11 yrs was released.

[@89801wink]

The story is that when he got his first guitar they tried to teach him traditional style of playing. He said that it didn't feel right, so he put it in his lap.

[@tomazroses6022]

The bass 🎸 is insane..