FAMOUS GRAVES: Jeff Healey Gravesite | Famed Blues Guitarist, Rock Legend, Roadhouse Movie Star

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Norman Jeffrey Healey (March 25, 1966 - March 2, 2008) was a Canadian jazz and blues-rock vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter who attained musical and personal popularity, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. He hit Number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart with "Angel Eyes" and reached the Top 10 in Canada with the songs "I Think I Love You Too Much" and "How Long Can a Man Be Strong".
For over two decades, Jeff enjoyed a successful music career that spanned rock, blues and traditional jazz. Grammy nominee and Juno award winner, he was a radio personality, a jazz historian and world famous record collector (owning a collection of 1920’s and ‘30’s jazz 78s that would ultimately top out at over 30,000 records).
With the Jeff Healey Band, he recorded five studio albums and contributed to the soundtrack of the cult classic film, Patrick Swayze’s Road House; a film in which Jeff and the band were featured prominently. Over the years, Jeff’s reputation as a player and a person led him to perform and record with such incredible luminaries as Stevie Ray Vaughan, B.B. King, John Mayall, Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, George Harrison, Mark Knopfler, Ian Gillan and many, many more.
In addition to countless recording sessions as a guitarist, trumpet player, singer and producer, Jeff also recorded three albums of the traditional American jazz that he loved so much. Just prior to his untimely passing, Jeff put the finishing touches on the award winning ‘Mess Of Blues’, his first rock/blues album in nine years.
On January 11, 2007, Healey underwent surgery to remove metastatic tissue from both lungs. In the previous 18 months, he had two sarcomas removed from his legs. On March 2, 2008, Healey died of sarcoma in his home town of Toronto at the age of 41. He was buried at Park Lawn Cemetery, Mausoleum & Cremation Centre in Etobicoke, Ontario. Healey's death came a month before the release of Mess of Blues, which was his first rock/blues album in eight years.

[@marshfilm]

My band opened for Jeff in Halifax in the early 90's. I was so blown away by his ownership of the fretboard that I started practicing guitar blindfolded :) RIP Jeff

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Wow blindfolded that’s crazy! Thanks for sharing that Sven!

[@richardsoutdoorworld5284]

When God puts Talent in Someone , No Handicap can Hold them back !

[@Breezy-bv9te]

Amen to that!

[@debramicallef9996]

I agree Jeff was brilliant I read he had Cancer that sadly.made him blind. I knew a woman who played piano like a professional and yet she was Blind it must be they have selective hearing. I have on DVD the movie which Jeff Healy was in the film alongside the wonderful Patrick Swayze may they both rest in peace 🙏❤️❤️

[@debramicallef9996]

Roadhouse was the name of the movie

[@russellheath2423]

I know the feeling

[@monkeyface6139]

What kind of God takes a man like that at 41 ???

[@rebelscum9783]

I saw him play with Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, and John Lee Hooker. One of the greatest concerts I ever saw!!!

[@TT-hl5ql]

Omg I know that had to be good!

[@willfade7994]

You are so blessed to have been able to see Jeff Healey perform! What a night that must’ve been… I’m so in love with his music and have always wanted to meet him. He passed away just 3 months before my Dad passed away in 2008, both from cancer… It’s still hard to grasp that Jeff is gone.

[@glitch-pr3nr]

WOW❤

[@MikeJBlues]

Saw him in concert in Seattle in 2000. Glad I got to see him live. Truly missed

[@jessegarcia2458]

Patrick Swayze an Jeffy Healy both died of cancer..Two of a kind that were very loving an humble.

[@ariellehart9312]

Thank you for this; I have loved Jeff Healy for decades. His music was amazing!

[@peacefrog64]

What type of cancer did Jeff die of?

[@lmn1966]

@@peacefrog64 he was blind at 1 from cancer in the eye's. He underwent lung cancer surgery just a couple of months before he passed. He also had tumors removed in his legs prior. A lifelong struggle with cancers. I've seen him and his family many times at his bar in Toronto and concerts. One of a kind, humble gentleman. RIP Buddy. ✝️❤️ He's buried at ParkLawn Cemetery Section Y, Plot 555

[@peacefrog64]

@@lmn1966 Thank you very much for posting this.

[@marizalou453]

They were both in Roadhouse! ❤

[@romantic340]

It was amazing how he played the guitar, miss him and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

[@Hamigal]

Jeff was so young. Only 41. That is so sad. Great guitarist. Loved his music.

[@kodiakbearson8815]

Jeff was one of the greatest guitarists to ever live. His guitar playing was revolutionary in the fact that he played it across his lap and used his thumb to play combined chords that would simply blow the roof off of any venue he played. Listen to his song "See the light" and you wil TOTALLY hear his gift. Rest in peace Jeff, you definitely left your impression in the blown minds and ears of an entire generation.

[@quentinjohnson2255]

I am a huge fan of Jeff's! I did not know he had passed away until now. I have to say, other than Stevie Ray Vaughn, I have never seen a more soulful white boy blues guitarist than Jeff! The boy made you feel his songs and that is why he was such a rare talent to me. An amazing guitar player and singer. I will miss him and his music. I will continue to discover more of his music and always be a fan of his and the blues. R.I.P. my brother!

[@garylee3229]

I saw him at Ontario Place’s Forum. It’s was crazy because he got up from his chair and knocked over a glass of water and shorted out the stage. Everyone laughed and 25 minutes later he knocked our socks off for 3 hours.

[@almakehlerbrown3935]

Jeff Healey was one of the most underrated artists ever! I loved The Jeff Healey Band! Thanks for sharing your story of Jeff with us Scott....Thanks for taking us to his final resting place. 💛 I was and still am amazed at his version of "Angel" by Jimi Hendrix.

[@annfury3558]

Beautiful song rip Jeff you was was absolutely beautiful in looks and your music🥰😘😘❣❣🙏🏼

[@charlotteduncancharlottedu6423]

Yes he was

[@kevinnesbitt6485]

He was in my home town months before he passed I'm really happy I went to see him He couldn't see us but he knew we loved him

[@deborahdean]

I fell in love with Jeff Healey when I heard his version of While My Guitar Gently Weeps. It's remarkable. Such a loss.

[@jamiethompson1008]

I'll never forget the summer of 89 when angel eyes came out. That summer I was 15 years old almost 16 and it was the first time I ever fell in love. It was real love and I couldn't get enough of it. This song reminds me of her and that time. She died in 2015 and we were still friends. She was irreplaceable

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

So sorry for your loss Jamie

[@victoria859]

My All Time Favorite !! Angel Eyes xo

[@kristirollins983]

Scott on tape love Jeff Healey saw him in road House great Patrick swayze was great also

[@MayfieldCreekObservatory]

So sorry for the loss of your first love.

[@willfade7994]

I’m so sorry for your loss. That’s so hard… It’s astonishing how a song can transport us back to places and people, specific times in our lives. I’ve been listening to the ‘See The Light’ album today and just heard ‘Angel Eyes’ right before seeing your comment! At least we will always have the music. Be blessed. 🌹

[@flashy5150]

I remember when he was on several news shows on CBC and Much music. He released “See The Light” before Roadhouse because I bought the album/tape before the movie was out, I was hooked. Here was a a guy that was blind, played the guitar like a piano and hit notes that a regular guitar player can’t hit. Jeff made “Roadhouse Blues” by the Doors popular in the Roadhouse movie. That guy could really play something special. I call him “ the blind Hendrix”.

[@kyledore1534]

How about the Canadian Hendrix? He’s not less of a person because he’s blind, but received less exposure because he is Canadian.

[@andreadeamon6419]

A friend of mine i went to school with was his cousin. Family is still missing him dearly.

[@Veronica-bc6pp]

😭

[@chuckwagon5518]

I really felt bad when Jeff Healey passed. The guy was blind most of his life and didn't even get to live a full life in lieu of. But he left us some great rock n' roll! RIP Jeff.

[@reneepowers3019]

Ive loved Jeff Healey sense i was so young. I hate hes not with us today..i love his music..RIP JEFF....

[@p.s8950]

Jeff is, without a drought, my Favourite Musician. Really regret never getting to his bar in T.O. considering I was from that area. But saw him life and up close enough to briefly talk, at the Back Alley Bar in Calgary years ago. Ironically a large fight/brawl broke out there that night, not as notable as Roadhouse but... Too cool.

[@alexscott9605]

Legends never die, he will always be missed

[@wallyb7207]

Went to high school with Jeff Healey at Etobicoke Collegiate institute in the 80s. He had a huge bunch of students around him all the time. Nice kid. I used to play ball hockey when I was a kid in that park inside the tennis court located off Park Lawn. Of course back then it wasn't called Jeff Healey park. I used to like it because it was secluded on a dead end.

[@MrGuitars8]

I Miss you Jeff and your Amazing Guitar Playing , I still listen to your Music this Day and it's 2021 !!!

[@keithsargent6963]

I often feel the Jeff was shortchanged in life, I hope Heaven treats him well.

[@janadeubner9883]

Love Jeff Healey's music! Cool story about him meeting BB King. The instruments in his park what a great idea, love it!

[@wendellburkhart3307]

One of my favorite guitarist on the planet and I know Canada is very proud of this guitar genius.

[@odalisgonzalez6875]

The park for the kids is adorable. He was so young. Time goes by so quickly since his passing in 2008.

[@Veronica-bc6pp]

Looks like someone who loved him put those flowers there… especially!

[@terriecrawford482]

Such beautiful souls who will never be forgotten. Patrick Swayze and Jeff are both performing the best concerts together in them great big sky’s.

[@bogrot69]

I was so fortunate to catch many of his early club shows in Vancouver and meet him and his band several times. He was selling his See The Light singles at the first show I went to. I remember him telling me about the Roadhouse part and he was so excited about it. Very nice, very humble guy. Only to years younger than myself Still very sad that we lost him. I have never seen his grave. This video really stirred a lot of emotions in me.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

And thank you so much for watching

[@TheDonnellymarie]

Love Jeff Healey. I had 3 or 4 blues vinyls that I found in charity shops. No blues collection is complete without this gent. It was a sad day when he passed for the music fans. I was too young and in the wrong country to have ever seen or met him or his band. Thank you for showing us his resting place. May his spirit live on.

[@MavAuto-Pete]

I remember seeing Jeff Healey for the 1st time in roadhouse, I've never seen anything like it for a blind person to play a guitar the unique way he did. Absolutely fantastic loving guy, I miss him lots.

[@williammitchell1864]

Jeff Healey song: When Then Night Comes Fallin'. Great song for the movie Roadhouse!

[@CWS1963]

A lot of people, actually MOST people have no idea how great a trumpet player he was. I mixed monitors for Jeff Healey and the Jazz Wizards for a bunch of shows. Great musician, and an even nicer guy.

[@marie-louises.4701]

Rest in Peace Jeff Healey God bless you. Thank you Scott 🙏🙏😔😔😔

[@mattmaly5085]

Your so welcome have a Grrreat Weekend!

[@robotgoose225]

Regardless of any struggles or disadvantages Jeff may have had, he selflessly gave his gift of music to the world. Not to say that he saw them as 'struggles'... he seemed to effortlessly wade through life, always with laughter and a smile. Guy's a legend of Blues guitar. Maybe you have to be blind, to get guitar tone, like that... that extremely 'fine tuned' ear was a gift, to us! Thanks for the vid. I imagined hearing a teenage Jeff Healey playing guitar, as you walked in his neighbourhood. ❤

[@sophiasmythe6221]

Hey, side note to you. Thanks for sharing with everyone how much talent in the world comes from Canada, talented musicians, singers, phenomenal actors/actresses and comedians. Much respect to our northern neighbors!

[@tonyawaters4718]

Still cry till this day .. Jeff and SRV are so missed till this day .May they always RIP

[@peacenlove570]

I met him in Denver playing with Little Feat.

[@Veronica-bc6pp]

I love how it says a man of faith in god speaks volumes

[@willfade7994]

Hi. I’m new to your channel. Jeff Healey brought me here. I’m in love with his music, especially his ‘See The Light’ album. Thank you so much for going out to the grave and the park I never knew about. Jeff was truly one of a kind and it breaks my heart to know that I’ll never get to meet him. Sadly, he passed away the same year my father passed away, both from cancer… My father died just 3 months after Jeff. I’ll forever be grateful to the movie ‘Roadhouse’ because that’s how I discovered Jeff. It’s still such a great film all these years later, so is the soundtrack, but Jeff Healey and the music really made that movie great, aside from the great cast, the mood of the film and all the great martial arts performances of course. I never knew that Jeff played with B.B. King! I had the privilege of seeing B.B. King perform at the Doheny Jazz & Blues Festival at Doheny Beach here in California and he was brilliant! I’ll never forget him coming to the stage in an all-leather American flag jacket. I’d pay good money to go back in time and see Jeff Healey and B.B. King perform together. How magnificent that would be. Thanks again for this! I liked and subscribed. 🌹

[@aliagnes6166]

Wow beautiful.. Gosh, I remember seeing Jeff Healey at impromptu concert he put on at a bar in Ottawa called Barrymores. Not there any more but to this day, it was the best concert I have ever seen.. You got lost in his music and he played for hours, he loved the music. At the end of the concert he mingled with the audience and he gave me a guitar pick, which I still have:) HE was so underrated.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

That’s so awesome you have that pick!

[@sophiasmythe6221]

I think he played like he absolutely HAD to, from his soul as most blues artists do. It's what makes the music so very good. You just want to tilt your head back and close your eyes and let it soak in. Yes, Roadhouse was and still is a guilty pkeasure, who wouldn't love Swayze and Elliot accompanied by the blues? It never pretended to be an Oscar contender but it was a simple movie with good guy winning against bad guy. Hope Jeff is resting in peace picturing joining in with the greats that went before him.

[@mlbolts72]

Thanks for showing his grave Such great music and incredible guitarist . Rip 🎸

[@daddysmith1376]

I’m so glad I managed to get to see him play live in Shepherd’s Bush empire in U.K. back in 2000. Jeff and the band played out of there skins!.. best gig I’ve been too. I love Jeff healers music from way back to his early days. At the gig was a young Phillip sayce who was Jeffs prodigy who since has gone onto become a blues legend himself.... I still listen to Jeffs music and always will and wish he was still here . Rip jh...🤜🏻

[@mitch5077]

I love the song Angel Eye's

[@bobsteel6916]

I found this 2 year old video and it made my day. I have a Fender Stratocaster Deluxe 70's headstock very much like Jeff. My then G.F. insisted I learn how to play Angel Eyes and that's how I was introduced to Jeff. I then saw him on Road House and on David Letterman where he played Confident Man and stood next to a chair wailing on a guitar solo then sitting back down and finishing the song. It was and still is awesome. I was deeply saddened to hear of his death years ago, thanks for remembering him.☮☮☮

[@kaymad143]

I loved Jeff Healy and was so sad when he passed away. He was an incredible musician! I loved that song, "Angel Eyes", I heard it the other day and it made me smile. I love the chimes...

[@sandytrosper7258]

Roadhouse was when I first heard Jeff Healy after that I was hooked. R.I.P definitely a Wonderful person. Truly Missed😢

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Hi Scott, how cool that you got to hear him live! I saw Roadhouse when it came out, but didn't know who he was. Really enjoyed getting to know him through your video.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thanks Steve! Good to hear from you. I just re-watched Roadhouse last week, it’s surprising how well it holds up. A really fun, cool action movie. And Jeff is phenomenal in it. Hope you are well! See you soon.

[@aingealtara1479]

.. Jeff Healey was here for a while, letting us enjoy his talent.. Though he was not ours to keep (nobody are), he had to leave because he was needed someplace else.. But his spirit will always be around..

[@Laura-qn3tv]

Talented guy he was taken far to soon. The park was cool it is a sensory park for the blind

[@caperboy1169]

I’ve been waiting a long time for this one,thank you

[@debbiechrispen9033]

I loved him ever since I heard angel eyes and seen him in roadhouse.... RIP Jeff Healey...

[@jeffdoty5755]

Good man I love road House I know the feeling I lost my left eye of cancer in 2018 Scott cancer sucks I go back next month to see my cancer doctor he die to young thanks Scott I really love y work

[@Fultonfalcons86]

Jeff was a great singer and guitarist and he shot up to stardom in Roadhouse........

[@craig69338]

I just met my wife to be we were at a bar we danced our first dance to Angel Eyes that just came out that year! So yeah that's our song..Too Young Man Too Young To Die so sad..😔

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Beautiful song, beautiful story . Thank you for sharing ✌🏽✌🏽

[@mikeaveling5802]

Love Jeff R.I.P. thxx for the music ❤️

[@bigsexysw]

Enjoyed his music for sure a true legend!

[@melissakerns3061]

I remember him from road house he was a good musician

[@victoria859]

Hes Excellent xo

[@traceyhellsten649]

Oh man, I loved Jeff Healey 😢, and Patrick Swayze 😢. Thanks Scott, God bless 🙏

[@robq]

Jeff and I were in bands together when we were kids, and were lifelong friends. Jeff grew up on Bonnyview Drive, right across the street from that park, and yes, he played in that very park all the time as a child.

[@megz_85]

Awww Thanks so much Scott....I was so lucky to see him live here in Brisbane Australia.....around 1996- 1998....a long time ago anyway! It was right up there as one of the best concerts I ever saw! Rest in love Jeff and thanks for your music that will live on forever 💛💛💛💛

[@josephinetyree1476]

Loved him sooooooooooooo much............... Angel Eyes...........was sung to me by my boyfriend..........in front of everyone.... But he was so much more...........!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brian3422]

Angel Eyes was my wedding song about 15 years ago. One of my favorite all time songs. He was truly amazing....

[@esthergoulart3571]

RIP Jeff!! Gone too soon!! Thanks for the great video my friend!! He seemed like a very sweet man!! I love you and your channel!! You are great!! Thank you for taking us around and to his final resting place!! Love you my friend!! Peace!! 😢😢😢😢😢😢💖💖❤️❤️💙💙💜💜🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

[@jolionalriddle9142]

Love his music, he was awesome Roadhouse is one of my favorite movies. RIP Jeff Thanks Scott

[@HEADBANGRR]

First time I saw and heard of him was on Johnny Carson. Rip brother. BTW THIS IS M A G A COUNTRY! 🇺🇸😎

[@Tungoon]

Met him after a show in Germany while in the service 1988 very down to earth great guy RIP

[@annpulley6985]

Love Angel eye's!! But knew of Jeff Healey long before road house

[@Za7a7aZ]

Living in the netherlands I remember him performing on tv at some show because he had a hit i guess here in holland. Of course his strange way of playing his guitar made me remember him. Then I noticed this upload and read he was dead...that was a unpleasened surprise... RIP Jeff Makes me realise there must be more...how on earth does such a guy deserves to die so young in Gods eyes..

[@Falling1100]

I don’t know how I missed it. But it was a great video. Just look at who played on his second album as guest. Even George Harrison showed up and played on “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”!

[@kenlompart9905]

My dad worked with his dad on the Etobicoke Fire Dept. He was adopted when he was a baby and lost an eye to cancer, children's aid offered to take him back but his parents said no they wanted to keep him. Not long after the cancer spread to his other eye which he also lost so he never knew what it was like to see. He rebelled a little as a teenager as most do, when he was of age to get his license he wanted to learn how to drive (not kidding), he couldn't understand why someone couldn't sit beside him and just say turn right turn left etc.

[@russelltrabakino1314]

A great friend of mine called me to say he was going to see this guy that plays the guitar on his lap and if i wanted to go i was very blown away

[@paulcooper5748]

Love jeff healey such an awesome guitar player love hes voice to R.I.P jeff see the light brother you were awesome.

[@danaparsons1990]

There will never be another song like Angel Eyes💕

[@denisepins8438]

I’m just now watching this today which is his birthday and you are not bald on the sides. Love it 😍

[@beccafulmer]

Scott I loved this video!!! I listened to Angel Eyes all the time as a teenager!!! ❤

[@MayfieldCreekObservatory]

Love this video. Love Jeff Healey. Thanks for making this. Toronto is such a beautiful city.

[@user-jz6to8md3c]

I love jeff healey was listening to him today in the car playing see the light cd.

[@beernutjr]

Thank you, Jeff Healy was on of the best guitarists!

[@Star_Dragon92]

Dad was a Road House Fan and would watch it so much when we were kids. Me, being a fan of music, began in love with the movie and the music was a HUGE reason why I love that movie!! I Love Jeff Healey to this day!! He was a True Badass!

[@Vampire-666.]

I love Jeff Healey!!!!!!!! R.I.P legend!!!!!!!!!

[@janeferris7715]

He will be missed he will be remembered and the family we'll miss him as well I like Angel Eyes and the whole album but rest in peace my friend peace out.

[@M_1_L_3_R]

There's a great documentary called Healey's Hideway about one of the clubs he owned

[@mixmmick]

I fortunately got to meet Jeff Healey. Back in 2000 my wife and I travelled to Canada to visit family. we were at a library of all places (my cousin and my wife wanted books). I was waiting outside having a smoke when Jeff comes walking past. I said " Holy Shit, it's Jeff Healey", with a smile on his face he responded with "Holy Shit, Where?" (It was pretty funny, you had to have been there). I don't remember a lot about the conversation (conversation was only about a minute or so), it was pretty much basic "how long you been in town?" "Where you from?" sorta stuff. I remember though that he was really nice and pretty down to earth. I also remember he had older couple with him, I assumed they were his parents but never actually asked. World lost a good soul when he left us. RIP Jeff.

[@bertiewooster305]

I saw them twice in Glasgow in the early 1990's and met them after the gig. He was a very nice guy. Rest in peace old chap. You did great.

[@megagatvol]

Ive always loved Jeff Healey ..watching from the UK

[@kristirollins983]

Can't believe Jeff Healey was only 41 years old when he died 😢 great guitar player love him in movie road House Cody

[@seanknightmusic-lawlessros4184]

You need to come to England!! Experience Highgate Cemetery! You have never seen anything like it …..

[@tonyawaters4718]

Thank you for sharing your video of Jeff ..I was very lucky to see him four times ..one of the best white boy to ever play the blue's ..

[@george6036]

I have been an extremely big fan of Jeff Healey through the years. Rest in peace brother! Oh and great video thanks for sharing! Enjoyed it a lot

[@arturodelfabbro2634]

I' m from Italy , 46 old , a long time fan of Jeff Healey , from the very first time ( i was just 14 ) and i never have seen this video . So sad and beautiful at the same time . Thank You for posting . Maybe , someday , i would like to come back in Canada and go to Toronto . Last time , i just visited Montreal and Quebec City . But , every single thing that i saw , it' s here , in my heart and in my soul . And , Always Here , with me , the amazing music of him . Happy New Year to You all and greetings from Italy !

[@Veronica-bc6pp]

Thank you for making this video!!! No one else has made this I’ve been waiting for it

[@ianosborne188]

RIP Jeff💔.. Forever Autumn leaves 🙏I felt you but I missed You. Ozzy

[@paulrolen6571]

Congratulations Scott on tape every one loves jeff Healey thank you

[@mikezingone9471]

Jeff lived on Bonnyview dr. I grew up just a few blocks away. I played guitar and had no idea a guitar virtuoso genius lived a few minutes away till high school where we would eventually meet. Btw, Jeff Healey park is on Bonnyview. Cool video tribute!! 👍

[@marissapilant7505]

This is my fave one you have made! I ❤ his music. Thank you. Thank you!

[@rosemariemckinley7326]

This is one of my favorites. Thank you so much for sharing. Please take care and be safe. Much love

[@derantruesdale7931]

Amazing talent!

[@MrMiike83]

I first discovered him from roadhouse like many others and instantly loved his music but it wasn't till later in life I finally done some research and found more of his music..could not get enough of it..hopefully many more generations discover his music like us and continue his legacy..thanks for sharing this

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

And thank you for watching and sharing that ✌🏽✌🏽