JEFF HEALY BAND - SEE THE LIGHT | REACTION

[@ruffsilver122]

I met Jeff Healey at one of his club performances in 1988 or 89, he was an incredibly talented musician, a generous and soft spoken soul, who took the time to meet and greet anyone who approached him. He signed autographs and flirted with the ladies. His blindness was oftentimes barely noticeable. You should check out his video where he performs with Stevie Ray Vaughn. Stevie Ray Vaughn was once quoted as saying that he thought Jeff Healey was one of the greatest guitarists of all time

[@pluckinmageetar]

Not his " ailment" or his "disability" or his "deficit".....but you referenced it as his "difference"! Yes, yes, YES!!! Shows that true heart of yours! much love!

[@MykFroopy88]

Jeff healey was the man playing in the Roadhouse movie

[@laurageorge8560]

Good movie

[@justannokie6541]

Diffinately must see the movie Roadhouse!!!

[@spaceghost27]

i like bands who play behind chickenwire

[@johncampbell756]

I thought you'd be bigger.

[@theplanetruth]

Mike Cunning All I can remember from that movie is boobies. Oh. And Sam Elliott

[@panarchpete5637]

I was a beat cop in Toronto back in the 80’s and my beat included Bloor St W and Spadina area. In his early days Jeff and his band Played all of the bars along Bloor St W. and I saw him and his band dozens of times. Sometimes there were only 10-12 people watching but he always put on a great show. I was one lucky bastard. RIP Jeff. Toronto will never forget...

[@CousinCreepy]

He is sorely missed. Met him in the subway once and he took my elbow to get up the stairs to the street. He was such a sweet and gentle guy.

[@charlespeterson7502]

Amen

[@Swan-]

@@CousinCreepy Shit. Hold onto that memory.

[@howiededels3580]

That's epic, he got lung cancer playing those loi ts....the man didn't even smoke

[@blindkimberly1360]

Watching Jeff Healy gave me strength when I started going blind. The way he plays and seeing him in Roadhouse showed me you don’t have to act a certain way just because you’re different. And he’s cool. Totally awesome.

[@BarbButler]

💗 💖 💘 💝 💟 ☮️

[@xanbex8324]

A big hug ....flying your way!

[@TheFenario]

❤

[@tdz69]

Love to you!!

[@jimquicksilver442]

What a band. Dr John (piano), Marcus Miller (bass), and Omar Hakim (drums). Jeff was amazing on his own, but to surround himself with all these legendary status musicians is pure awesomeness.

[@donaldknight118]

that bass player is amazing

[@grunthostheflatulent9649]

Talent attracts talent.

[@MickLoud999]

Marcus Miller actually co-hosted this show with Jools Holland. This show was a creation of Lorne Michaels and was called "Sunday Night" at one point. It attracted a who's who of the rock and blues talent from across the globe.

[@susanknudsen3680]

Jeff is definitely one of our "treasures" - we Canadians LOVE Jeff Healy!!

[@sandratibbetts5424]

Oh we sure do! I seen him three times in concerts, twice in Kitchener and once in T.O

[@icmman7]

MASSIVELY IMPRESSED BY THIS CANUCK.

[@jessetomahawk2306]

Represent !!

[@GordoDrummer]

Underappreciated?? You're DAMNED right he was! He was like Canadas white version of Jimi Hendrix!

[@susanknudsen3680]

@@sandratibbetts5424 I was fortunate enough to live in Toronto in the mid to late 80's - got to see him every chance I could.

[@hibhibb5429]

One of the most underrated guitarist ever! Never got the recognition he deserved!! RIP Jeff!!

[@howiededels3580]

Soooooo True. He could have got by on his vocals alone but for Jeff is was about the music, not fame.

[@ferdberfle5069]

Jeff's cover of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is definitely worth a listen!

[@chrismiller7754]

More than a cover, Harrison sang harmony with him on the track!

[@Lance37a]

@@chrismiller7754 Jeff Lynne was on it as well.

[@mikegoodwin2386]

I LOVE that version of the song!

[@Arnie63]

Best cover ever

[@joanhaughton3391]

100%

[@Murp268]

So much smoke coming from that man's solos that it brought a tears to my eyes. One of the best performances I've ever seen live.

[@sassulusmagnus]

I saw him play in small venues in Toronto many times, and every time he gave it his all. He held nothing back, whether playing to a small crowd or a huge one. Pedal to the metal all the way. A great musician and a class act.

[@tahoemike5828]

Also worthy of checking out is Dr. John, playing piano in this video. He was a legendary musician, and man of New Orleans. Sadly, we lost him too last year. Start with "Right Place Wrong Time."

[@jerrymartch3571]

Love that song!!

[@KingOfNebbishes]

Could also start with "I Walk On Guilded Splinters"

[@netrioter]

It's Benmont Tench from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Look it up.

[@johndeeregreen4592]

And, many don't know, Dr. John was a pretty good guitarist, too.

[@tahoemike5828]

@@netrioter I did look it up. It seems that Benmont Tench did play on a few tracks on the "See The Light" album. However, he is not on the title track. Also the Jeff Healey official site says it was Dr. John on this show. jeffhealey.com/2012/09/night-music/ .

[@segwayantwerpen9349]

I saw Jeff Healy live in Belgium twice, in the 80's and 90's, and it was just a fantastic experience to see and hear him! Respect! RIP Jeff Healy!

[@scottking2951]

Confidence Man and Angel Eyes. If Angel Eyes doesn’t hit you in the feels, you’re not human.

[@kimberlinibambini1968]

Scott King yes!!!love “angel eyes!”

[@muzikmind77]

Angel eyes for sure

[@chiptapp145]

Yes Angel Eyes is a must

[@stpnwlf9]

Worth noting: Angel Eyes was written by the incomparable John Hiatt who has probably written more hit songs than any American alive. Hiatt isn't known as a star but he is a brilliant songwriter and a very good performer, just overlooked as a performer. His songwriting history includes Thing Called Love, Drive South, Tennessee Plates, Through Your Hands, and a few dozen more songs that other artists got into the top 20.

[@stpnwlf9]

@Purple people Eater Not sure how his numbers compare to Diamond -- Neil was a much bigger star than John Hiatt as a performer. Hiatt's signature was clever lyric hooks - things like rhyming amoeba with queen of sheba in Thing Called Love. I know had a couple of dozen top 20s recorded by other artists and none by himself which is very different from Neil Diamond who was also a spectacular performer. Also, Hiatt is distinctly rockabilly at times but ventures well into blues and rock.

[@robertbrown9912]

Love the look on the bass player's face when he starts playing with his teeth. Jamel, all of us in the great white north appreciate you sharing this with all of your followers who were not familiar with this great talent. All-star band here too.

[@zilspeed]

The bass player being the great Marcus Miller.

[@BobSoltis1]

@@zilspeed - Yep...and you got to be pretty damn good to impress someone like the legendary Marcus Miller who has played with some of the greats of all time.

[@seanwardell846]

He was underrated and underappreciated, not by me and everyone else who loved him

[@riclrk9947]

Just laughed my arse off when Jamal walked off screen,Jeff Healey was Amazing.....

[@danoriordan8044]

Jeff never got the recognition he deserved in my opinion. So so talented! He was a hidden jem from the 80's and missed today.

[@tdz69]

What this guy did was mind blowing. Guitarists play with feel but almost all still need the ability of sight to see where they are going on the fretboard at times. Jeff was all soul and the epitome of playing with feel. Completely astonishing.

[@mushmorant9253]

Jeff was an old school Jazz enthusiast as well and delved deeply into his passion, performing popular standards from the 1920s and 1930s with the Canadian group known as the Jazz Wizards in the last years of his life. He played trumpet as well as guitar on these numbers in addition to doing most of the vocals. Truly a renaissance man of music.

[@xXPyrophorusXx]

He also said he had a stop in Metal as well. Not his bands, but he played with them.

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

Saw them at his club

[@Lee4364]

I read an interview some time ago where he had said his Love was Jazz and the Blues paid the bills. I was truly heart broken when he passed.

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

@@Lee4364 I went to the tribute to Jeff at a club in TORONTO called The Docks,as soon as I heard Jack Bruce and Ian Gilliam where going to be there,but others Randy Bachman etc,what a show,Jeff's house band was in the house,they did All Along The Watchtower w Jack, he smiling lugging that fretless bass, he said to the crowd I have played w both, the guitarist was killer, and said I am indifferent,yeah that is getting props big time from a legend, comparing your playing,I bet you had to be humbled.

[@truxy30]

My band opened for him back in 1994. He was nothing short of amazing!!!❤️

[@ehcmier]

I hadn't seen this one, so legendary Dr. John on piano was a wonderful surprise!

[@mbear709]

suprise me too!

[@emptybraincase4181]

got to see him at Jazz Fest in N.O. pre-katrina. was life changing experience.

[@solodad001]

That was an all-star band....they'd melt your face off!

[@donnachristian9567]

Jeff had a love of music that couldn’t be contained. He had more raw talent in his pinkie than most have in their entire body. From my understanding, the cancer that took his sight as a child, came back. It was a tragic loss.

[@CarlVandenberg]

That was the "house band" for that show...amazing! I have always been a fan of Jeff, but hearing him play with Dr. John, Marcus Miller and Omar Hakim was magical. Everyone playing that night are legends in their own right. Been watching this video for well over a decade. Before The Jeff Healy channel put it up 8 years ago some random channel had it up for several years before that.

[@rondunagan6339]

The bass player is one of my all time favorites Marcus Miller, you got Dr John on piano and Omar Hakim on drums. Probably the best player available in New York.

[@joeday4293]

They played a lot in the house band for this TV show, "Night Music," hosted by David Sanborn, a legendary sax man in his own right. The show was like "The Midnight Special" for jazz and blues. I saw a lot of legendary cats play on the show back in the day.

[@dusty52267]

Omar Hakim also played drums with Sting on his "Dream of the Blue Turtles" album and tour. David Sanborn is another legend on his own.

[@joeday4293]

@@dusty52267 One of my favorite things Omar ever did was his track on the "Burning For Buddy" (Rich) tribute album, "Slo-Funk." 🔥

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

That video is on FIRE,HAKIAM IS heard how does he do that, even when I watch it,still shivers because it is an outstanding.

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

@@joeday4293 That was pure fire, even today it gives me shivers,

[@subhandplayer6466]

I’d also like to add. This is the first time I’ve seen this channel too and jamel aka Jamal, what a nice guy. We need more humans like this in our lives. My vibration is so high right now. Thanks all ✌️❤️

[@samthehikingman9484]

I remember being blown away when he came on the scene.... first time I personally saw a lap guitar.... first time I saw a guitar played perfectly with the left hand upside down... awsome riffs.... he was so talented. He left us to early.....

[@ericanderson9012]

Love this performance; that bass player was hammering rivets. Damn! I love JH forever. the rhythm players never get the nod and they KILLED it along with Jeff (God, rest his soul). Amen.

[@vicromano1199]

I remember my parents telling stories about seeing him play in bars in Kingston (Ontario) in the late 80s and say just how absolutely insane it was to see live. The man was crazy underrated on an international level but you couldn’t and still can’t turn on a rock radio station in Canada without hearing one of his songs. Another great band to check out would be the Tragically Hip, wheat kings, New Orleans is sinking or locked in the trunk of a car are great songs.

[@charmingdevils]

Isaac Chapman My husband and I have been discussing requesting the Hip for him to react to but don’t know where to start! The infamously not famous SNL set? Something grungier from maybe Up To Here, or rockier from like Phantom Power? Something more recent? Something with a storyline like Nautical Disaster or Wheat Kings (would require some info about that one to really feel that one’s purpose, we think) or go for the heart strings with Fiddler’s Green and what that’s about...it’s so hard to know where to start with a Hip newbie! 🤷🏻‍♀️ My husband didn’t know a lot about them until he moved here to Manitoba from Chicago 6 years ago but has adored them since...maybe there is no right song to start with, the people who can feel it, feel it. ❤️🇨🇦

[@JonSnow-bc6ro]

I remember seeing in the bar too. He brought the roof down.

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

@@charmingdevils So true about The Tragically Hip. Some people don't get it but Jamel might. Maybe start with 'Grace, Too' live on SNL 1995. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHaqopWvqsmmr7M

[@eagleray55]

@@charmingdevils Oh yes the hip would be fantastic. You could go with New Orleans is Sinking but a song that has a story that stands very well on its own is 38 Years Old.

[@direnova6284]

Me and my mates were fans of his and we're in the UK, he was known here.

[@micko11154]

You are quite correct Brother Jamal! That was a great performance for any guitarist, sighted or blind. Mr Healy was a guitar master of the highest order. Respect to the max!

[@Petestanton]

The late great Jeff Healey Frigging love this guy Saw him live before he died, was a spiritual experience RIP brother🙏

[@subhandplayer6466]

Dude this video made me emotional. What a guy, amazing artist

[@kbchef9205]

Jeff Healy was from my home town. Toronto Canada. ❤️

[@reallymysterious4393]

Me too bud !

[@mikeclarke1961]

Me three!

[@danohstoolbox]

I grew up just down the qew in Hamilton hear is another great Canadian artist Michael pagliaro from Quebec some sing some dance kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWmWmXSGmZ6Iic0

[@Elke_KB]

Me four! Don Mills!

[@tariksba]

and Neil Young is american now ... sad , very sad ...

[@rjmaggio2187]

Wow. Love Jeff. Never saw this before. This is without a doubt one of the best guitar performances I've ever seen or heard. Stunning

[@johnwalker6567]

I was fortunate enough to watch him play in music class from the hallway. Everyone was like "you gotta see this guy play the guitar". No one had seen someone play a guitar on their lap before. That high school was big and we were in different classes but I still got to meet him. That was about 1982. He was a tremendously talented guy who left us far too early.

[@garrymcknight9843]

Jeff Is ..I'm my mind one or the greatest ever ....stevie had much respect for the young man

[@nancyferrier6257]

Jeff Healey became popular in Canada in the 80's. He was based out of Toronto and had a jazz bar downtown. Jeff was not only a consummate musician in his own right being capable of spanning all genre he promoted a lot of young talent as well. Loved him.

[@lenoranolan6825]

The Jeff Healy band knows the blues.. If you react to more of Jeff's music try these songs. "Angel Eyes" "While my guitar gently weeps" Jamel you're so right Jeff Healy was so underrated it's sad when people don't know what really great music is. It's also their loss. I love 💘 LOVE this kinda passionate musician & singer. He's also a great actor..🌟🌟

[@LisaMarieD]

His version of While my Guitar Gently Weeps is amazing !!!!

[@ryancementheads]

He was well loved in his home country of Canada

[@murphypizza6134]

@@LisaMarieD It is! I second this request!

[@kevinthursby2744]

Lenora Nolan we knew who Jeff Healy was here in Australia...for sure 🇦🇺

[@lenoranolan6825]

@@kevinthursby2744 I believe you it's makes me proud,, of course Australia also has their own blues legends. I 💘 Love Jimmy Barnes. Man, can that guy give you goosebumps. I just love good real music. I'm 55 now I've known heartbreaks and heartaches and music has saved me more than once. It's life's therapist ....🌷🌷

[@leighwhite6700]

So true So under rated. His soul was in all he created. His musical talent Exceptional. Growing up with his music. Wow!! A blast of raw power.

[@luc2o]

Dr. John on piano. Another Legend.

[@Veggamattic]

I "Walk on Gilded Splinters" might be the sleaziest song ever recorded. Pure filth.

[@mduncan65]

Jeff Healey was freaking unreal!!! Very underrated guitarist!! Blind or not, anybody that can shred like that has it going on!!! Love the reaction!!!

[@TheStefan6969]

Healey is great R.I.P. Definitely should do Angel Eyes!!! It was one of several of his in the Movie Road House!!!!

[@luisalonsoecheverria]

That song wasn't in Road House.

[@LadybugLuv]

Now I remember where I heard of his name before! I loved Angel Eyes! Sorry I didn't know he had passed! RIP!

[@kbchef9205]

We played Angel Eyes at our wedding 30 years ago. ❤️❤️

[@donaldgilbreath4200]

This is what they call, " In the zone". Jeff Healy is one of the most underrated artists ever.

[@MsPrincesspaulina]

As someone who has messed around with a guitar and learned to play bits and pieces of things I can't, for the life of me, figure out Jeff Healy's left hand fingering. With the guitar in his lap like that, he presses down on the strings from over the top of the neck. How does he do bends or barre chords? However he does it he's a master of it. That boy can play.

[@tonymacneil9253]

he plays the chords upside down

[@teeevans8718]

Saw him a few years before he passed and he came to Texas to play at a Stevie Ray Vaughan remembrance concert in the Dallas area. It was amazing!! So privileged to see him perform live. Truly an underrated guitarist who many people have never heard of.

[@rodb.9883]

Jeff Healey put his heart and soul into his performances. His showmanship and talent is truely missed. I absolutely loved your reactions, keep up the good work!

[@paulgr1601]

First saw him in Ottawa at a Canada celebration...never heard him before that and loved him ever since.....his talent needs to be understood by today’s generation...for a blind man he really put on a live show..RIP Jeff, we miss you

[@sschmidtevalue]

This is a clear example of irony: a blind guy singing "See the Light." And he also sang a song called "Angel Eyes."

[@johncritchlow8156]

Sometimes we see things through our hearts.

[@sschmidtevalue]

@@johncritchlow8156 That's very true and poetic. But I didn't say it was wrong or impossible. I said it's a correct example of irony. Unlike the entire song "Ironic."

[@rabdog43]

Extraordinary talent and passion! Played multiple instruments. RIP brother, one of the all time greats!!

[@macisback9059]

The love other musicians had for Jeff when they play with him is fantastic to watch.. I've never heard a single story about Jeff being ripped off, used & abused NOTHING.. I love watching other musicians watch his solos in amazement.. And the guy can sing which gets forgotten due to his playing.. Shout out to the bass player too lol.. RIP Jeff..

[@rabdog43]

One of the most underrated performers and guitarists ever! Played with such unbridled passion and joy. How he is not listed in many of the "greatest guitarist" list is beyond me. What an amazing performer and person! RIP Jeff!

[@glenkelly2007]

We were the same age Jeff and I. I was 19 when I first went to the rainbow bistro in Ottawa. When my buddy Dan who was 24 at the time asked the doorman who was playing that night, he said "I don't know, some blind kid from Toronto"!

[@charlieross-BRM]

Good story. Those are the things I like to hear. I got the heads up about Amanda Marshall before she became a hit. One of my friends would tell me about the bars in TO where he played (bass) the last weekend and this one time mentioned, "Oh yeah. There was this girl there with really long hair and an amazing voice. Amanda Marshall. Watch out for her. I think she'll be going places." Within the year I think it was, she was appearing on U.S. late night TV. Too bad the music business is run by people that can't think much outside the box.

[@jimcantwell6575]

that was 1 0f the best videos ive ever watched!!!!!!!!! Definitely in my top 3 best all time!!!!!!

[@Julian53715]

This dude was off the chain! You are so right my brother....he was so underrated as a guitarist.

[@Hugh_Jorgen]

Almost every shot you can see a good view of Omar, he's got the HUGEST smile on his dial 😄

[@stevemercer6976]

As a Canadian I got to see Jeff Healey many many times when he did the college and bar circuit around the time his first album came out. He was amazing as a live performer and often wandered through the crowds playing solos with his guitar pressed up against his body like he does in this video. He was an absolute phenomenon when he first appeared on the scene and I still can't figure out why he wasn't more well known in the USA.

[@iahelcathartesaura3887]

You are incredibly, unspeakably fortunate! And smart to go see him a lot like you did. Wow

[@cathalking5391]

I thought I knew it all with metal rock and blues but thank you brother - that blew my mind - what a legend❤️from🇨🇮

[@magnificentfailure2390]

Jeff was music. He had the greatest collection of 20's-50's Canadian jazz and blues singles ever. Literally 35,000+. Many of them were the only ones known to exist.

[@sassulusmagnus]

Yes, and he was an excellent jazz player too.

[@johnsutton1172]

i mean what more could you want, what a great pairing of 4 musicians

[@jackiearnold2297]

Hello mate. I was lucky enough to see him live in Adelaide, Australia in about 1990. Great light show, great voice, great guitarist

[@karendarel6281]

Watching him in person was an honour! He was such a kind soul. We played pool at the bars with his band. Jeff was always chirping us. Great memories.

[@BuzWeaver]

Jeff Health was a blessing to music and an inspiration. Sad to see him pass so young, but thank God for his contribution.

[@endocry]

Bassist back there just thumping his ass off. All these guys like Hendrix, SRV, Jeff Healey...all the greats...all have backing bands filled with monster musicians. Just giving them some love.

[@stevenkerr9748]

saw jeff live 7 times each time better than the next thank you so much for showing how great of a talent he was.

[@b.csplatbriancross7062]

One of the absolutely most incredible things I've ever seen.

[@brettmarlar4154]

His five fingered style was of his own making. His father once got him a private teacher to teach him proper technique, hand the teacher correctly threw his hands up and said "he's not touching this". "This style is completely his own and it would be a tragedy to take that from him."

[@justthinking526]

Wow!

[@sassulusmagnus]

A wise teacher indeed.

[@antoniocobb9648]

I give you three reasons why this was my all-time favorite video by you. Number 1, you're articulate expression in regards to music. Number 2, you crack me up when you drop the mic and walked off. Number 3, I love Jeff Healey. He has got to be one of the greatest rock guitar Gods ever. And I have to give a bonus reason. Number four is never number 4, I can't believe I've never seen this video so number 4 is cuz I've never seen this video. My new favorite way to listen to the music I have always loved.

[@harrylawson6235]

Outstanding reaction to a magical moment in music history.

[@jimmyleobelairy3387]

I can feel the lord's spirit coming from this video amen only he can manifest beauty like that!

[@williamweiss6128]

And, here, he's with some top notch studio cat's. Not even his band. Just jammin', killin' it. Talent.

[@tswrench]

Saw Jeff open for "Little Feat," many years ago. Jeff had some of the most wicked vibrato and phrasing of any guitarist I've ever heard. It was a thrill to catch him live. A lot of tears fell on the morning of his passing, and some of those were mine.

[@charmingdevils]

Your reaction makes me want to call my Dad right now and talk about his favourite movie ever, Roadhouse. 😂❤️ I feel like Jeff was rather slept on outside of blues in the 80s other than his single from Road House, ‘Angel Eyes’. He actually plays a guitarist in that movie too, such good music, brings back memories! Delighted you’ve been introduced to the likes of Jeff Healey!! 🤘🏼

[@thelastperfectman4139]

His technique was astonishing; his dexterity and DEEP bends were amazing. His style allowed him to do things that a conventional technique would struggle to do.

[@ramondwilliam1307]

Jeff tore it up lol. He's one of the top guitarists of all time period in my book.

[@dalegribble7935]

Amen to your monologue after the video! The real ones know my man ♥️ peace ✌🏼

[@BTAColorado]

There's a Jeff Healy/Stevie Ray Vaughn collaboration where Jeff plays on Look at Little Sister

[@CharCanuck14]

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[@DreamsSketcher]

And it’s AMAZING!

[@reallymysterious4393]

Come on guys - you know that's gonna give Brother Jamal permanent Stankface !!!!

[@reallymysterious4393]

You know you're not bad on guitar if you can give SRV Stankface ...

[@butteredbiskit3497]

I love that video! You almost cant tell who's playin if you close your eyes! They both had a very similar vibe!

[@keymack2477]

Jeff Healey was an amazing talent! Thank you for your appreciation of the artist!

[@markmilner842]

Oh, man, what a band! Jeff Healey (RIP), David Sanborn, the incomparable Marcus Miller, Dr. John, and Omar Hakim. What a stellar lineup!

[@jeffreymcbeth8887]

There is no talent like this anymore everybody is doing voice overs and having machines do the work for them this is just natural born talent

[@johnfoster5295]

I consider myself pretty well rounded musically, but somehow this guy has flown beneath my radar. I'm going to definitely check out more of his stuff. Thank you for educating me.

[@K31011]

One of the greatest of all time I saw him open for BonJov and most of the people had no idea he was blind until the end. Guy put on a show and slayed it that night, RIP Jeff miss your music.

[@lynlyn438]

Does anyone else remember Jeff Healy in the movie 'Roadhouse'?....some great songs from him on that soundtrack too

[@frederickfargher7107]

This is the most emotionally moving moment in live music history I have EVER experienced! Have always been a fan of Jeff Healey and this was the most powerful performance I have ever seen from him!! Thank God for Jeff Healey!!! RIP, Brother Jeff. You were taken from us way too soon, man, way too soon.

[@danohstoolbox]

There is alot of great Canadian artist that have been overlooked for a number of years

[@ryancementheads]

danoh's toolbox true dat! We have some greats here in Canada that never made it in the states. Tragically Hip is one of them.

[@danohstoolbox]

@@ryancementheads there is loads of others to harlequin goddo max Webster chilliwack Michael pagliaro

[@stevetournay3731]

@@ryancementheads Although I've never really liked their music, I love the fact of The Tragically Hip: resolutely Canadian outfit, big here and nowhere else, and they were not only OK with that...they seemed to prefer it that way...

[@Cherubsbabydoll]

The Hip are pretty popular here in Buffalo, NY. Of course we get the Canadian radio stations here.😁

[@patrickdodson1713]

So true! We have a wealth of talent that are chart toppers and multi-platinum sellers that somehow end up escaping worldwide attention. And it's not for lack of trying either. Blue Rodeo's a good example. They've talked about how they tried breaking out into the American market, and even had their US debut on Letterman in 1991 (video's on KZbin), and it's a smokin' performance! Yet they say they had to give up on that after realizing the uphill climb they were facing. I find it hard to believe that performance didn't get people all excited, but it just shows just how crazy competitive the industry is. Somewhat related, but I was sooo disappointed the last time Canada hosted the Winter Olympics. I thought, "here's a chance to finally show the world our musical output and dig a little deeper", but all they really did was show the world what it already knew, ie Nickelback, Celine Dion, BNL, etc, the same as always, and it's no wonder why the world thinks we don't have a good musical output if that's what it gets.

[@ronkrupovich7152]

My wife and I were fortunate to see him live twice in Ottawa, not long before his death. We were just a few feet from him during that second concert. It was at our Fall Exhibition and people just started showing up, leaving the rides and games behind to hear this exceptional talent. They were in awe--and so were we. Oh, we miss Jeff so much!

[@Gantzz321]

"Everyone is Black a dude through my eyes" Jeff

[@sassulusmagnus]

I was fortunate enough to see Jeff Healy in a tiny restaurant on Danforth Avenue in Toronto before he was known (other than by local buzz). The place was probably about 20'x40' and we were right up front. Jeff had his JCM800 Marshall amp turned to the wall so he wouldn't shear the heads off the audience. It was LOUD, but wonderful. He played a lot of covers, including a whole string of Hendrix material. He didn't just play Hendrix, he seemed to channel Hendrix. Pure fire.

[@MickLoud999]

The first time I saw Jeff was at the "Upper Lip" at Yonge and Wellesley. They had open mic nights and some of my roomies had a band that played there. Jeff played the same night and our collective jaws hit the floor. How else can you explain something that you've never seen nor can conceive? I would walk down Yonge St and hear him play and guess what I was doing that night? I even worked one of his gigs at the Copa as a grip.

[@Diomedene]

Whenever I hear Jeff play I remember that the least important thing about him was that he was blind.

[@davesmith9490]

My friends and I saw Jeff Healy live at the Chaudieres in Aylmer Quebec when I was younger. Jeff was on the floor dancing and the music was so loud that I had a hard time hearing for three days after but I would go again in a heartbeat. One of the best live performances I've seen!

[@grumpbelieveit8683]

He played with Stevie Ray Vaughan, enough said

[@brianrussell6570]

it was funny when Stevie's jaw dropped when Jeff was rippin

[@crazya3466]

Agreed if he's playing with SRV🖒,may they both rest in peace.. cA

[@stevepulford216]

Jeff was an amazingly talented artist! Such a great player and what a voice!!

[@mrnobody9104]

saw him and Bonnie Raitt play together in late 80's and i gotta say a stellar performance by both!!!

[@sassulusmagnus]

What a combination. It would have been wonderful to hear them together. You are fortunate indeed.

[@mrnobody9104]

@@sassulusmagnus I do believe those memories are the ones that last forever!

[@scottcortmeister4164]

To witness such musical greatness, inspired genius, his talent is staggering. I have never seen that left hand placement on the neck like that, except maybe with a Hawaiian guitar? Jeff Healey master of the guitar AND that voice is unmistakable. What a gift, what a legacy. Thank you Jamal, would have missed this if not for you man, much love. 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ !

[@countroshculla]

Anyone else laughed out loudly when Jamel walked off after Jeff started playing with his teeth? LOL

[@hockeyfan7652]

R.I.P Jeff Healy. A true legend! Other notable songs he did were "Angel Eyes" and a fantastic cover of "While my guitar gently weeps". He had so many great songs! If you love the blues you will love Mr. Healy.

[@ShadowhandofDune]

As a bassist, it's funny to hear someone call Mr. Marcus Miller, "The black dude", lol. This is an allstar band.

[@dabigsqueezy]

And Dr. John on piano.

[@markdemell3717]

Oh yeah ,this band had the funk, blues down.

[@BobSoltis1]

@@dabigsqueezy And Omar Hakim on drums!!!

[@adamivany7792]

The legendary Omar Hakim on the drums is the other black guy I guess ? Lol

[@BobSoltis1]

@@adamivany7792 - LOL! But seriously - people need to stop identifying anybody by race, color, or creed.

[@JasonDawe]

As a Canadian, Jeff Healy is a legend. I real hero her in Canada. His music ALWAYS gets my spirits up.

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Met Jeff a couple times at his clubs. He also played OLD OLDschool "hot jazz" from his massive 78rpm collection on radio, and had another band, The Jazz Wizards

[@CHAUNCEY.GARDNER.]

Kim Mitchell was at his bar w other musicians and said to Jeff your lucky you can't see" this place is a dump", apparently Jeff could not stop laughing,good one EH.

[@chachaj914]

I loved to watch him play, the joy that went through him was infectious. His playing was bluesy and his voice fit just right.

[@philthemovieguy81]

Grew up on this dude's music! Angel Eyes by Jeff Healy should be your next reaction.

[@kimberlinibambini1968]

Philly yes!!!!

[@karllarson2532]

Great song. I also like Blue Jean Blues

[@jhnstn1]

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