Former Jeff Healey Band Drummer Tom Stephen Describes Hilarious First Jam Session

[@andybennett1026]

Fantastic, he should be in the hall of fame and a documentary should definitely be made !

[@listentoyourvibes]

I couldn't agree more

[@tommiemanga4397]

Amen brother

[@squirrelray1]

I met Jeff when we were both in high school, we were both playing with our high school jazz bands at a national festival in Hamilton Ontario. Jeff played guitar and trumpet in his band and I played both electric and acoustic guitar in mine. we got to play in a mixed band made up of the best festival bands. I loved his playing then and later met up with him when he was touring Canada just after being signed. Always a nice visit with an impressive guy, he loved music like very few others and will always be missed and remembered. Thanks for writing the book Tom.

[@davibrass]

Jeff is not forgotten by this Canadian 🇨🇦 🍁 🎸

[@jamieforbes3661]

Only in Canada would such a monumental talent as Jeff's be overlooked by the masses. In my books Jeff stands right beside the true greatest of guitar players! He had truly unique style and an attack that would peel the enamel off your teeth! You are missed sir!!

[@brianhacker9194]

this American was and always will be a fan 😎

[@MikeLike8]

Jeff lived down my short street to Bonnyview Drive growing up. When he was in high school he walked down the street each day, carrying his guitar. I saw him perform opening for Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughan....company he belonged in and guitarists who embraced his talents, as one of the gang. He is missed!

[@kellismith4329]

Ya and he did all that stuff having never seen it, such a natural musician - he was even a good horn player did some good jazz

[@jeffreystowe8105]

my name's Jeff too! Jeffrey Stowe, i'm also blind, all be it partially, due to retinitis-pigmentosa, Jeff has been an inspiration to me from childhood! i sing, play harmonica and most percussions, i have to admit to Jeff being one of my favorite artists, and certainly favorite guitarist, of all times! he continues to inspire me to aspire to be the best i can be.. rest in peace dearest Jeff healey!!! you will never be forgotten because we will keep you alive in our hearts!!! thank you and the band for all the incredible music! love ya!

[@JeanLeite-d1e]

RIP Tom, thank you so much for keeping Jeff's playing and memory alive!

[@platecrumb7161]

“Saw you guys in Tennessee , Tom and you bumped into me. You 3 were walking to the stage and I wanted an autograph so bad from you guys but I was afraid if being tackled by security. I was so star struck all I could squeak out was his name and he (Jeff) nodded at me. Been a huge fan since day one”! I’m buying your book.

[@mlbolts72]

Loved the Jeff Healey band Truly good rockin blues band They were great in Roadhouse..rip jeff 🎸

[@duanewelsh5611]

Tom saw you guys twice in Wichita KS. Met you backstage 2nd time. Jeff's playing on as the years go passing by is the most spiritual thing I have ever seen! Thanks for the memories.

[@carlynul]

Tom was my good friend. I will always miss him. The world lost a really kind soul.

[@paulcooper5748]

Love jeff healey brilliant musician R.I.P jeff.🙌❤🎸

[@KPSoutside]

One hell of a talent. Jeff is missed.

[@camerachris]

One of my prized possessions is a recording I have of Jeff and I jamming in my bedroom when I was fourteen. He was over playing Trivial Pursuit with my parents and I was bored and went to my room to pluck on my bass. Jeff came storming up stairs and asked me to replay a riff I had just played. Then he grabbed my brothers guitar for his room and we started jamming.

[@andy196414]

Love the JHB one of my all time favourites! Still listening to Jeff now!

[@daisyduke8139]

This band should most definitely be in the hall of fame !!! Absolutely amazing band !!!!

[@gregmize01]

Love that Tom not only managed AND played drums with Jeff! A great musician and businessman! THANK YOU TOM! "I thought you'd be bigger. "❤

[@jodymills3138]

This is fantastic Jeff’s talent was a unusual style of playing and would be great if more people were made aware. Great stories.

[@ray-jf4sh]

Canada feels colder without Jeff Healy sharing his talent and knowledge. P S. how do I listen to his old jazz radio shows

[@brianhacker9194]

Let us not forget his masterful turn at acting 🎭"The name.... Is Dalton"🎭

[@gregmize01]

I thought you'd be bigger

[@RollingBluesBoy]

Thank you very much Tom, first time I saw you guys live in Berlin in 1992 or 1993 . JHB ist my youth and still is my Life !

[@Checogt1008]

I’ll miss 😢my friend and brother forever my brother blessing God your life Tom I got your memories at Los Angeles Califonia USA

[@jodymills3138]

Tom keep up the great work. I believe I saw the Healy band at Saratoga,ny.

[@Kevin-kr5ok]

Loved this guys drum set up and sound ! Good stuff !

[@nachonightmare148]

Man. I miss that guy.

[@Journey-of-1000-Miles]

I am totally blind, I am Canadian, and I am a guitar player. I cannot perform anywhere without someone comparing me to him!.. for obvious reasons.

[@MrROTD]

I was a chef I got to make a make a meal for Jeff and met him briefly Penticton BC when he did his Jazz thing he played at a place called The Dream Cafe. Ive always been a fan and enjoyed Toms interview.

[@1785Kristy]

Wow!! What great stories!! Great interview!

[@StephenMarkTurner]

Yes, I saw The Jeff Healey Band in the late 80s, in Cambridge Canada. Holy Loud!! :-)

[@jfarinacci0329]

Really good interview. Thank you.

[@angsmith6785]

Love you Jeff Healey.

[@jodymills3138]

What a Amazing player just have no idea how he did it. Great talent and missed deeply.

[@C.V._McCullar]

Jeff was phenomenal, but the whole band was super tight. It took all 3 in that trio to get it done.

[@VisserBros10]

Jeff one of favs. 1st time I saw them was march of 93. Opened for Bon Jovi Keep the faith tour. SO AMAZING! Got to see two of my guitar heros Jeff and Sambora!

[@mikehafer3121]

Hell yes awesome interview and I agree drive that bus Jeff Healey you're the man

[@robhendrikx2198]

You know the world is upside down when Jeff Healey opens for Bon Jovi. It means mediocre music will be appreciated by more people than great music. The scientific basis behind this is off course the Gauss curve...😊

[@s71guitars2]

RIP Tom 😞

[@robertlivingstone3364]

I remember seeing Buzz with Jeff, amazing

[@craigs19721972]

I saw Jeff Healey Band in 1991 in Dunedin, New Zealand. I met him afterwards at a nightclub and I remember seeing Tom having 2 really hot women sitting on his lap!!! Lucky guy!

[@paulcooper5748]

What was your interaction with jeff like? thats awesome btw.

[@craigs19721972]

@@paulcooper5748 Talked about his music and the concert. I'll never forget that day!

[@paulcooper5748]

@@craigs19721972 Thats so awesome i would of loved to have met jeff he looked quite tall was he very tall in person.

[@craigs19721972]

@@paulcooper5748 I am 6 foot 4 so he was about 6 foot I think

[@paulcooper5748]

@@craigs19721972 He looked at least 6 foot.

[@JohnnyTorontoEh]

I met his roadie in a music store in Toronto back in the day. (I'm a drummer). He was standing around talking with the drum section staff. He was kidding with the guys that he knew so little that he couldn't even tune his own drums. Wasn't very accomplished musically. He was good enough for Jeff, good enough for me. Miss that dude!!!

[@johnfair62]

Jeff was the best!!!

[@michaelledford4751]

Hell yeah, drive that damn bus !

[@Thorum13]

Excellent!

[@richiegrohs9137]

What happened to THE JEFF HEALY BAND DOCUMENTARY

[@mrtnskoog]

Where is Joe Rockman!? Can't have one without the other!!!

[@vincentwhite5273]

Vincent white played with Walter Trout . They played working over time. Take a look guys

[@jmkenny]

Michael J Fox's voice played drums for Jeff Healey!?!? Regardless they were a phenomenal band!

[@kellyjohns6612]

It bugs me a little when people overlook his sexyass voice (and SRV too) because of his (their) famous string bending skills. If there's a rock 🎸 roll heaven, you know they got a hellofa band 💔In memory of my twin sister Kim (Berly); a true blue rockin chick. I miss all of them.

[@gregmize01]

"Tom, I'm blind." 😂😂😂😂

[@vincentwhite5273]

Look at the vincent white band

[@paulsteezo1772]

You play pretty good for a blind white boy! Yeah..AND I THOUGHT YOU'D BE BIGGER!!!

[@markthegunplumber8376]

Stevie Wonder and Jeff Healey one wasn't really blind. ill let you guess which one.