First Time Hearing Jeff Healey Blind Guitarist - See The Light 1988 Reaction - HE'S A GUITAR GOAT!

[@andrewstolpman6743]

It was truly criminal how much he was overlooked and undervalued by the mainstream industry. He was born of the rarified air above and blessed us all even for a short time.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

Forgot The Dr. was in the house on this one....................fabulous man

[@ahronlong9846]

The incomparable Dr. John killing it on the keys.

[@december120964]

You must do the video of him and Stevie Ray Vaughan together doing Look at Little Sister it’s phenomenal!

[@hartspot009]

Highly agree!

[@ajruther67]

I just told them the same thing! and I gave them the video link.

[@thegroovetube3247]

This is much better though.

[@stuwhyte479]

RIP Jeff.

[@ArchStanton19966]

He is sooo missed. One of the most underrated and overlooked guitar players ever. It's amazing how many people didn't know him. Saw Jeff many times and was always mesmerized...how could you not be? Incredible.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Jeff Healy became well known after starring in the Patrick Swayze movie “Roadhouse”. Highly recommended if you’ve not seen. Great Patrick movie and Jeff’s personality made his character bigger than what was originally written in the screenplay.

[@jomojojo6603]

Actually, he was already well known in Canada, which is why he was asked to play music for the soundtrack.

[@flyntplatz3724]

The name is Dalton.

[@terryodell9803]

I thought you'd be bigger

[@ajruther67]

A definite must see!

[@mikec6014]

​@@terryodell9803you Play pretty good for a blind white boy my favorite movie RIP Jeff and Patrick

[@jimmyrburns6820]

Hey,...A great Canadian (Blind) Guitarist. R.I.P. Jeff.

[@oliver6749]

Proud to say he was a neighbour of mine just west of Toronto, hell of a sweet nice guy and played all the local bars growing up. I walk by the cemetary sometimes and so sad to loose someone so talented, unique and beautiful soul at a young age.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

Give him my regards next time you visit him ✌💖☮

[@oliver6749]

@@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman Consider it done

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

@@oliver6749 PEACE LOVE n HIPPYNESS

[@itzel1735]

I love hearing nice things about artists whose work I enjoy. Thanks for sharing. ✌🏽

[@EchoesDaBear]

Seen him a couple times here in Kitchener - what a supreme talent, gone far too soon. RIP Jeff. Throw his gravesite some love on your next pass by - thanks.

[@garygriffin2244]

Jeff is a top 10 G.O.A.T.

[@Stuart_Cox1969]

R.I.P. Jeff, you'll never be forgotten.

[@Pokafalva]

Jeff Healey is the greatest guitarist ever - no contest!

[@scotttrainer9704]

RIP Jeff 🙏 ❤ Cancer sucks!

[@kerrycronin3581]

The piano player was Dr John. A rabbit hole worth exploring in his own right

[@wayneraynal8487]

Absolutely! Dr. John was the Funkiest White Man Alive!

[@DanC-go9lc]

The Night Tripper !!

[@gbc653]

RIP Jeff, truly great musician

[@doobiedave9686]

You've reacted to Stevie Ray Vaughan, you've reacted to Jeff Healey, now you need to react to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Healey TOGETHER performing Stevie Ray's song Look At Little Sister. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@megnotmegan1966]

That was always my favorite song of SRV and I got to see him perform while in college, he as amazing.

[@LincolnHawk-bk5yr]

Jeff Healey, guitar god, great person, funny guy and a good Canadian boy to boot. He had a blues heart and the sweetest soul you could ever meet. Miss ya buddy.

[@kenhall5551]

The best "unknown" guitarist in the world. He ALWAYS brings it. A masterful blues player. The late great Jeff Healy RIP

[@PetroniloPocaspulgas]

WTF!!! IS HE A REAL HUMAN BEING ??? I NEVER HEARD OF HIM BEFORE, BUT, FROM NOW ON. I WILL

[@kurtsaxton823]

A lot of people don't realize that his whole band here was an All-Star cast. Dr. John killing it on the piano. A member of The wrecking Crew and a New Orleans fixture for a very long time. Sadly we lost both Dr. John and Jeff Healey not too long ago.

[@Christatum411]

Marcus Miller on bass also. The Dr. is one of my faves ,seen him probably 50 times

[@kurtsaxton823]

@@Christatum411 yes, I've also seen him several times I lived in New Orleans for a long time seeing him with several different lineups never disappointed over 30 years.

[@carlaharrington5120]

@@Christatum411 That bass player was AMAZING!!!

[@texaseagle1991]

Marcus Miller!​@@carlaharrington5120

[@haydendegrow945]

Now here's a Canadian that puts the GREAT in Great White North! Jeff Healey never let his blindness get in the way of his insane talents. He may have died too young, but his legacy will NEVER be forgotten. LONG LIVE THE KING OF CANADIAN GUITARISTS!

[@davidmazzell2332]

His hearing is the key.

[@glennelfmann3143]

The legendary Dr. John on piano - somebody else you should check out

[@s.mcpherson6354]

Agreed, but that said, the entire band is legendary. Those are 100% monster players. Even the show host is a monster. I love Omar with Herbie Hancock doing Cantaloupe Island in Japan. Another superband.

[@georgedolen1486]

David Sanborn, the host, is a great sax player.

[@VinceEmbry]

Dr. John...Right Place Wrong Time is a cool jam.

[@joeysabad4307]

A CANADIAN LEGEND, LOVED, AND MISSED ... ❤🍁❤ .... rip Jeff ... ❤😢

[@thehonestwoodcutterbradywe8011]

U thought your minds were blown when he was sitting and .playing,but I was waiting for that moment,and the looks on your faces as your minds got totally warped did not disappoint

[@robertg7396]

YES!! I've requested this many times, and I knew your minds would absolutely be blown! Great reaction you guys! You nailed it. Jeff was a legend. A little background on him; Jeff lost his eyesight at the age of 1 to retinal cancer. At age 3, he started to learn guitar. He learned to hold it in the traditional way but, later preferred to have it on his lap. He is from Canada, and had several hits here in the US. Most notably a ballad called "Angel Eyes". He also co-starred in a movie with Patrick Swayze called "Roadhouse". Sadly in 2008, Jeff lost a battle to cancer when he was once again stricken. In my opinion, he is one of the greatest guitarist ever but, is sadly overlooked. Next to the likes of Eddie Van Halen, Stevie Ray etc. Rip Jeff Healy. 😢🎸

[@barsandbarbells2022]

That is so unfortunate, he was a very special talent. We were absolutely blown away! Thanks for the requests!

[@robertg7396]

@BARS & BARBELLS you're most welcome my friends. I knew you'd be astonished. As you said, he was a legend! Have a great day! 😁

[@logantawhiti55]

One of his best song's he did was a remake of the Beatles. While my Guitar 🎸 gently weeps. Probably one of the best cover's anybody's done.👍👍❤️❤️

[@ditsiwt]

His cover of While My Guitar Gently Weeps is amazing

[@dannymoore6886]

Jeff's big hit here in America was John Hiatt's song "Angel Eyes".

[@rachellearcaro1984]

He was such an amazing guitarist. As a fellow Canadian I am so impressed with his immense talent. I was very sad when he passed, he's definitely missed.

[@ImperialRadioYT]

He always has FULL control of the band, whether it's a house band, or his own. Watch as he raises his hand when he sits back down. He calls the ending Taken too soon, and the single-most under-rated performer there ever was Thank-you, Jeff

[@liftme225]

This man and Stevie Ray my favorite hard blues players. They jammed together too. Stevie saw him in a club in Canada and became friends

[@danielmarshall3102]

So proud as a fellow Canadian that people are still discovering Jeff and that he is still an enormous inspiration even after passing RIP. He is probably the most talented under recognized musician period. He is a legend in Canada and amongst Blues artists but by the number of hits on this songs video comparatively, clearly he was not widely appreciated enough ...

[@jimcantwell6575]

Jeff in my opinion was the greatest guitarest EVER!!!! TYSVM FOR REACTING TO THIS!!!

[@suecook1326]

Jeff was blind as a baby after getting cancer in his eyes. He later got some sight back but only for a short time, till the cancer returned. As a kid, his parents gave him a guitar. He had never seen the proper way to hold one so he held it his way. He is self taught. He later died of cancer at a young age. Thanks for reacting to him as he's so much fun to watch!

[@brucewatts8447]

Actually they removed his eyes when he was not yet one year old. He has glass eyes so he never got his sight back. The cancer did return and he died at 41.

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

@@brucewatts8447 Yes he actually had glass eyes the rest of his life

[@ahronlong9846]

He learned to play initially holding the guitar in the standard way but being blind he sat most of the time and the strap became an obstacle. So he then learned to play this way, strapless.

[@tessasnow]

Makes me proud to be a Canadian 🖖🏻🇨🇦

[@rodb9275]

One of my favorite performances. You gotta give that bass player props too. Epic

[@MickLoud999]

Dude's name is none other than Marcus Miller. I could tell you what I know but I wouldn't even scratch the surface. The drummer is Omar Hakim. Another class altogether.

[@charlespeterson7502]

Jeff was imo one of the best guitar players ever.

[@AMR72277]

It goes without saying that Jeff was SPECIAL.

[@K31011]

Saw him and the band open for BonJovi in the early 90s . No one knew he was blind until he finished his set ,it blew everyone away . I was a big fan and went to see him and stayed for Bonjovi who mailed it in that night because they were burnt out from the end of a long tour.

[@bobhoffman9848]

Blues legend Dr. John on the piano.

[@duanewelsh5611]

I sat 10 feet from him and watched him do this live and was totally blown away. Had seen most of the great guitarists but nothing or no one like him. R.I.P. Jeff, thanks for the memories!

[@Pokafalva]

I saw him live also. Greatest guitarist ever - no contest!

[@flyntplatz3724]

Could you imagine having him for an opening act and having to follow him!

[@terryconnelly484]

You know the bassist was supervising him making sure he didn't trip on anything and he was safe

[@John-fv8sc]

Yes heartbreaking we lost Jeff. Stevie said Jeff is as good as any player ever including himself. Iam 67 and remember the first time I seen him it was like Jeff was dropped from another planet.

[@mikewoods8565]

I was 16 and one of my good friends called me and said we got to go downtown Calgary see a blind guitar player who is incredible. I don't know how we got in, but we did !. A few years later I became a stagehand and I actually got to run Spotlight for one of his shows in Calgary. Thank you for showing the footage

[@89801wink]

When you think that life is kicking you in the teeth, and you can't do something, come back and watch this.

[@liamwilliams6088]

Jeff Healey Died: 2 March 2008, in Toronto, Canada at just 42

[@barsandbarbells2022]

😔

[@texaseagle1991]

Cancer sux!!!

[@jamiegoddard562]

Jeff wrote see the light after some guys flicked a lighter in his face and said can you see the light and fell about laughing jeff went to the stage and let his fender squire start do the talking

[@peacefulwarrior4078]

AS THE YEARS GO BY Is another one of his songs to react to 👍

[@scottdaughtry6740]

I was blessed to see Jeff open for ZZ Top in Tucson - he dropped jaws throughout the arena, and IMO he stole the show from ZZ Top. He was one of a kind and truly inspirational - I've never heard of anyone who knew him personally say a single bad thing about him, and he was a huge fan of jazz and operated a jazz radio station in Canada for many years. He is well worth diving WAY into the rabbit hole for... even his unreleased music is better than 95% of everyone else's A-game.

[@flyntplatz3724]

How does ANYONE follow him.

[@scottdaughtry6740]

@@flyntplatz3724 Absolutely. The other show opener that blew away the headliner was Loudness, who opened for Ratt. We didn't speak Japanese, but Akira wiped the floor with Ratt... who aren't slouches by any stretch of the imagination.

[@michaelsmith5021]

Very good vocalist as well.

[@MickLoud999]

I remember, as a kid, the dude who tuned my piano was blind. He would walk to our house by himself. He would take as many clues that he could to get around. He would count the cracks in the sidewalks to know when he reached our house!!! The first time I saw Jeff was at an open mic at some dive on Yonge St in Toronto. I went there to support some friends who had formed a band. We were all awe struck at Jeff. There were no more than 20-30 people there.

[@mrnobody9104]

doing Canada PROUD, Jeff was incredible. another great one gone long before his time RIP Brother.......Dr. John killin them keys and hats off to the whole band!

[@davidbarlow372]

He is a great Guitarist he was raised on the same street as me in the Queensway area in Ontario Canada....i remember seeing him takeing a ride on his bike around the street...even thought he was blind this did not stop him at achieving at whatever he wanted to do

[@accskaguy]

He turned yet another corner in the short time before he passed, and showed us he played trumpet amazingly as well. Even arranging a lot of the big band style scores himself.

[@michaelbannon2525]

I got to see him in Niagara Falls at an outdoor concert on New Years Eve. It was snowing, he was jamming. Beat NYE I have had to date

[@graciefolden2359]

Canada's version of SRV (without the substance abuse problems). Very humble and personable guy to meet, always took time to talk, at least that was my experience ❤ 🇨🇦.

[@eastcoastwilly1373]

RHCP did a performance on this amazing show on CBC....watch them and this and realize what real talent is....all while never having seen a sheet of music...best guitarist ever.

[@mmm-uw1ep]

I had the great privilege of attending one of Jeff's concerts. If you think it's exciting to watch him on this video, imagine what it was like to hear him live.

[@mdanam]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who's going to suggest you do look at little sister with Stevie Ray and Jeff Healey together you've never seen anything like it. And that is the legendary dr. John on keyboards. If you don't know who he is you need to. BTW, it was Stevie Ray Vaughan who discovered Jeff Healey

[@davidg375]

People always say what a great guitarist Jeff was despite being blind, but I'd bet his lack of sight contributed greatly to his guitar playing skills.

[@James-wj8eq]

As partially blind myself, a guitarist too, as a teenager Jeff and Ray Charles were my heroes and living proof sense and feeling are much more stronger than sight. Hearing of course helps too! In life and posthumously Jeff is a legend!!

[@williamcoffman2704]

Grew up with him really inspirational guy.

[@fishtigua]

I sang with Jeff one night. He came to our Pub before the World Music Awards in Monaco. He popped in with his little Irish manager for a few beers and we talked him into playing the piano and singing late into the night.

[@seanbarker4610]

He will be greatly missed, sadly he died in his early Forties!

[@JoseGarcia-yu9nd]

Everyone of them are/were incredible musicians. The host is David Sanborn , a great sax player too.

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

RIP Jeff Healey. Great player tragic life in some regards, but he lived what he was given and did it well.

[@Veggamattic]

I worked at Bay Bloor Radio in Toronto which at the time was one of the best audio/video shop on the planet and he came in and was waiting to get his stuff from repair. I had a mixed tape with this song on it and slipped in in a blaster and turned in on as he was leaving and he smiled and gave a thumbs up. I also saw him with Jeff beck and Stevie Ray Vaughn. He sounded great but when those 2 got going it was noticeably at a different level. That is some savage company though.

[@KelleyStrzelczyk]

Best concert I have seen. The eighties were fairly cool with Jeff here in Canada.

[@martinsmusic1724]

I had the great pleasure of watching him perform in Toronto at a locale where he was the house band. Definitely a GOAT. He passed in 2008.

[@cjen1959]

A testament to the human spirit overcoming immense odds.

[@rogueleader4181]

Omar on drums, Dr John, Marcus. All world class players. Jeff was a shining light,

[@mikewoodrow5878]

How Blue Can You Get, live at Nottenden- it is sooooo good. As the Years Go Passing By live is a close second.

[@user-ev2qo1hj1g]

I was 50 feet away from him in Omaha Ne at the Peony Park Ballroom. This was when he was first getting known and man that dude could play. I play guitar and was mesmerized by how in tune he was with that guitar. He rocked out that night!

[@AXXXDEAN]

One of the all time greats.... imagine if him and Stevie Ray had done an album together...R.I.P. too both...Rock in Paradise

[@jefffogertymusic2023]

Piano player is the legendary DR. JOHN, drummer is Omar Hakim ( Sting ) bassist is Marcus Miller.

[@masabuu88]

next,“as years go passing by”👍

[@Megadeth1921]

As the Years Go Passing By, Angel Eyes, Blue Jean Blues, How Blue Can You Get and Look at Little Sister w/ Stevie Ray Vaughan are all excellent Jeff Healy songs. The man is one of the best and most underrated blues guitarist ever.

[@mikeb1149]

Saw Jeff playing in a bar about 2 weeks before his first album dropped. It was magical. Lost too soon, we still miss him today. RIP

[@miltdobson7524]

Jeff was amazing and what a band with him!

[@raycote5621]

Check out As my guitar gently weeps.....he does a fantastic job with that song.

[@Mahnamahna1100]

Actually got to see Jeff & Bonnie Raitt play 'As my guitar gently weeps' at Red Rocks Amphitheater in tribute to Stevie 3 days after his death. Very emotional & riveting experience. RIP to both legends and so glad to see that Bonnie is still belting out the blues to this very day.

[@jamesdalton8539]

I can't believe from all the reactions to this song no one has ever recognized the Bass player hammering out those amazing bass lines, the drums or the Legendary Dr. John on the piano...ok, his playing blind is amazing...but come on the super group backing him?!?!

[@rubroken]

One of the best videos on KZbin

[@TDOTMUSICNERD]

The greatest display of talent ever

[@BRENDAJASON1]

As a blind man ole Jeff still kicked it back then

[@suzieredfoxfur6982]

Jeff was an amazing off the charts player. Better than most sighted players. THAT is what’s so impressive

[@angusrocks939]

the fact that the song is called can you see the light still hit's me in the feels. I saw him once not knowing who he was. just thought he was a good opener for the show. great blues! can't even remember who was the headliner? shortly thereafter the next time I heard his name mentioned was of his passing. R.I.P.

[@MikeBleathman-c7g]

Had the privilege of seeing Jeff, at the studio, in Bristol, in 1989, or 1990. He blew the doors, ceiling, and walls out! A deathbed memory, for sure. Rest easy Jeff.

[@danielbenincasa770]

God Bless! Gone to soon! He was blind from infancy! So so great he was !

[@markswisher3709]

What truly amazes me is, he is the only guitarist that doesn't us a guitar strap. The strap suspends the guitar allowing the guitarist to use both hands freely. How Jeff stands up and plays blows my mind.

[@PedrSion]

Saw Jeff live twice in Manchester UK. 1989 & 1993. The sounds coming out his guitar were unreal. It is definitely an advantage to be able to use his left thumb in the way that he does.

[@phoenixmichaels]

He lost his sight at 1 year old to eye cancer. He eventually dies of another cancer at the age of 41. These are obstacles which would have stopped even a strong person from becoming anything. Instead, he went on to become a legend. RIP Jeff, we miss you.

[@geraldarsenault275]

on his second album some legends wanted to play with him including george harrison and jeff lynn of Electric Light Orchestra

[@charlessarver8350]

Piano player Mack Rebinack AKA Dr John from my hometown New Orleans. Local legend. Not sure I spelled his last name right either.

[@marine5480]

He had a brief, but possibly iconic short speaking role in Road House. If you know, you know.

[@MRBrien77]

He was funny as fuck too I seen him at the House Of Blues Hollywood and as he was talking to the crowd he says my wife is in the back somewhere selling t-shirts, but I can't see her. I never get tired of telling that joke he says

[@ritchmoore1442]

He is amazing. I would also suggest "As the Years go Passing by" by he and his band at the Stuttgart Jazz Festival.

[@Kakyrock666]

This is so good, amazing !👀👍🥁😁!

[@peterweicker77]

Jeff was one of those people who opened a door you didn't know was there.

[@joelmclean2898]

R.I.P. Jeff. You brought me lots of pleasure in your short life.

[@TZ61]

Talk about inspiring, and jaw dropping, and yes indeed, New Orleans' own Dr. John tickling the ivories. Epically epic.

[@powerface71]

R.I.P Jeff and Stevie! WE MISS YOU SO MUCH!