Jeff Healey - 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' - Letterman 1990

[@thegoldendog7991]

I saw him at Rock and Roll Heaven in Toronto. Had never heard of him. Paid my $5 cover and got blown away. Best $5 I ever spent.

[@Igneale]

Today that's probably $500 dollars.. but still worth it.

[@back40canoe]

I saw him at The Key to Bala in 1993. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

[@sillieww]

A Canadian artist who didn't get the respect from the music industry he rightfully deserved. RIP Jeff, your music plays regularly in my house.

[@mvwoon]

He's Canadian?

[@sillieww]

@@mvwoon Yes Sir.

[@acarrald]

mine too

[@lynnhelton9542]

He got respect from me.

[@joecancer6013]

He got all respect. On TV shows, he was in Movies

[@GarrettLoganGriffin]

The man was basically a guitar player, a pianist, and a steel guitar player all rolled up into one. His technique is unreal. All the while he can’t even friggin’ see what he’s playing. Astounding. The voice on him, as well. Brilliant musician.

[@lumix2477]

Amen this brought tears to my eyes. The feeling is incredible. It grabbed my heart.

[@GarrettLoganGriffin]

@@lumix2477 He seemed like such a genuinely nice guy, too. Like many people, I learned of him through Roadhouse, and was an instant fan. He’s one of the reasons I picked up a guitar.

[@Crussman499]

In that Shawn Lane echelon. Goddamn cancer came back and got him. One of a kind musician.

[@lumix2477]

@@GarrettLoganGriffin the gospel is 1cor15:1-4 KJV how that Christ died for our sins, was buried and rose again the third day according to the scriptures. If you believe this the Holy Spirit entwines with your soul creating a new creature who is saved from hell and whose sin debt is paid in full by the blood of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. I believe time is short and I don't want my worst enemy to burn in hell. Romans 3:25 faith in the blood makes us justified. Nothing but the blood of Jesus can save us from God's judgement. Ephesians 2:8-9 it's a gift for those who believe. We cannot earn it ourselves so that no one can boast. Thank you Jesus. Amen

[@GarrettLoganGriffin]

@@lumix2477 Ssssssshhhhhhhh

[@Cavallaro2376]

Jeff Healey was an amazing singer and musician who passed away from sarcoma on March 2, 2008 at the age of 41. Rest in eternal peace, Jeff.

[@maryannallen7750]

RIP ❤

[@rmp5s]

Jeez...I'll be 41 July...you really never know when your time will come.

[@mollyandzacharyschannel1933]

RIP@@rmp5s

[@rmp5s]

@@mollyandzacharyschannel1933 🤣🤣🤣

[@VickySwindoll]

He was great! RIP Jeff ❤

[@TheAnthonyjames]

First met Jeff at the Horseshoe Tavern in T.O. We were the only two sitting at the bar. Struck up a lengthy conversation. Then sound check started and I exclaimed " Cool, live music. I wonder who's playing? " He got up and said "I am " then felt his way to the stage. We shared many memorable times afterwards. Nights at the Diamond were some of the best. Rest easy my friend.

[@1odham]

That is truly awesome

[@anobar]

@@1odham I'm so pissed of the lack of an actual interview at the end of this video....I was so looking forward to that. He just flippin blew him off. Wish I could've meet him!

[@ToddWCorey1]

​@@anobarAn actual interview would have been awesome, but at that time Letterman didn't normally interview musical guests, unless they were absolute legends. RIP Jeff!

[@markcowling1275]

Wow definitely old school bro. I know it well 🎸👍😎

[@dzaijn]

@@anobar he wasn't given the time to do that.

[@StrangerFan0621]

I stumbled across this just a week ago, May 2024, and I was blown away. Don’t know this man once lived and played the guitar like this and BLIND!!!!

[@elliottcohn1249]

Probably the most overlooked guitar greats of all time!!! he was also a tremendous singer! He has a unique way of bending the strings to give him an insane vibrato, and the ability to do 1, 1&1/2 or even two whole step bends! Massive inspiration on my playing, and to millions of others! God Bless You, Jeff Healey! ✝️🙌

[@BobSchaar]

Saw Jeff in concert in the late 90s....quite by accident. I was 5 hours from home on a casino weekend in Michigan's upper peninsula. I was walking off the casino floor past the ticket office and I see Jeff's picture right out front. I had no idea he was playing that night. Tickets were sold out and the show was close to being over. I wanted to get in to see him, if for even 1 song. There was a steady line of people coming out one door, past a make-shift bar, and back into another door. So what did I do?....I got in the bar line, bought a beer, and followed the person in front of me. Next thing you know I was inside, no questions asked. I stood against the back wall and got to see the final 2 songs. Amazing.

[@michiganengineer8621]

I hate you , Jeff had me with Angel Eyes

[@panan7777]

There is always sunshine for the smart man.

[@six-pack1332]

A wonderful memory for you always.

[@ACobra289]

Words don't do justice for Jeff's playing. RIP legend.

[@JedLemon38]

I love his voice as much as his guitar playing.

[@taylorw]

Holy crap. Never heard of him till right now. What an awesome rendition.

[@kathypriest95]

You haven't seen Roadhouse? And I first heard him in Eddie and The Cruisers

[@brandonmcquiddy3471]

One of the best guitar players that ever lived and never mentioned

[@DeffoZappo]

One of the only guitarists to ever be featured in a major Hollywood movie that has also become a classic. I don't feel too bad for him. There's musicians jamming on porches right now who are world class and will never be actually noticed

[@josephpereira75]

Road house. Best Ever. He was amazing. RIP. Canadian icon.

[@studiogerk]

Saw him play (and win) the battle of the bands at my local High School back in the day. His drummer at the time went to our school. Funny enough he was not the "lead" guitarist of that band (although he did play lead on a few tunes, notable the Clapton ones). He was a super nice guy, an amazing player and a walking music encyclopedia. Gone too soon. RIP Jeff.

[@tjbelcher3144]

That's one hell of a cool memory.

[@MathewWeaver73]

What an experience

[@declanoshaughnessy7733]

Jeff Healey was something oh so special as a musician and a guitarist he surely made a guitar sound so good a pure genius always remembered never forgotten rest in peace 🙏🙏🌹🌹

[@11UncleBooker22]

We miss you Jeff, we're all aware that the world isn't as beautiful now that you're not in it.

[@Wahtawsha]

True story

[@caseyjones9716]

The day that Jeff Healey died, I cried. Knowing I would never again get to see his fingers glide over the guitar, never again get to hear his heart and soul soar in the air around him. Still have his CDs and they get me through tough times. I miss him. There will never be another Jeff Healey - the world lost a golden talent.

[@cmo8180]

Thank God we still have the many videos left behind.

[@caseyjones9716]

@@cmo8180 And don't forget he was in the movie "Road House" with Patrick Swayse and Sam Elliott. I think that was his introduction to American audiences. Of course, those of us who LOVE the blues already knew him. One of Canada's greatest exports ! ❤️🇨🇦❤️🎵💙🎶

[@lexdekkers918]

Letterman: "Thanks for being here!" Healey: "Nice to be back, good to see you." Love Healy's sense of humor.

[@ReservoirTip]

Don’t read too much into it. Blind people say this all the time, and don’t mean it literally. “Good to hear you” sounds weird.

[@HighRPMCreations]

@@ReservoirTip: It could be weirder. You could say, “Good to be in your presence” 😵‍💫 But yes, a blind friend says it all the time.

[@rossdaigle1024]

I was wondering if I waste only one that noticed that! 😆

[@MickLoud999]

He wrote the song "See the Light" in reference to some guy who held a lighter up for Jeff. He asked Jeff if he could "See the Light".

[@Victor-p1y9u]

Watching his fingers moving on the neck is amazing.

[@terrymckenzie8786]

If you follow his fingers he uses his thumb for playing the lead notes. Since players hand are under the guitar they used their pinky and other fingers. But Healy played with his hand over the frets completely backwards so he had to invent his whole fingering completely different. I see him stretching the strings with his thumb, not his pinky. Amazing.

[@joepatriot6431]

Watching him and SRV play together was amazing. Both tragically taken from us far too soon. Imagine some of the music they would still be producing today.

[@Ninjametal]

Healey was one of the greatest guitarists of all time. The extra challenges of playing, performing, and touring while blind makes his music even more incredible. Perhaps him having such great tone and feel were due to those senses compensating, but he was exceptional with the instrument, as well as a first rate singer.

[@williemaupin7267]

He was and still the best

[@russellholmes3187]

Nah - got to argue, here . . Sight has nothing to do with music, bar reading it. The man felt it, he had he instrument laid out the way he needed it, and he played it to the Dickens. He was not 'impaired', by any usage of the word, with regards to playing. Ok - sure - he would have needed to be told left or right for the john, but most girls would have just smiled and offered to hold it for him if he got it wrong . . . . . Awesome guitarist. 'nuff sed.

[@Ninjametal]

@@russellholmes3187 You are not considering logistics of touring. Playing music is about hearing and hands, so being blind may not have been a hindrance. However; imagine boarding planes, negotiating traffic in strange cities, etc... without being able to see. I would certainly only play in my home city if I were blind, but Healey went through extra hardships to share his music, and I'm both thankful, and left in awe because of it. Think big picture, and not just look for any and every opportunity to be contrary. ;)

[@russellholmes3187]

@@Ninjametal Nah, you are right, there - I am not considering any of the stuff that isn't playing music. Thought I'd made that plain. mmm .. yup, I did; first line. I reckon that makes _you_ the "contrare" for wanting me to see things your way instead of leaving me to have my opinion. (One that you agreed with in your second sentence, before waffling on about how hard it would be for you to cope with, and then having a dig. Go Away.)

[@chrishowe2935]

He was also a pretty decent jazz trumpet player!

[@MikeFoley]

Saw him around this time in a club in New Hampshire.. Mind blowing.. Then again a couple years later at a club in Atlanta where I was able to get right up close to the band. Both times were, as I said, mind blowing.. A truly nice guy with SO much talent. It was his bassist, Joe Rocker, who kept him from falling off the stage or hitting things. I miss this dude. Such a shame he was taken from us so young. He had so much more to share with us.

[@kennethgrimes5494]

The most awesome things about Jeff's playing abilities was not that he was blind but that he played his guitar laying on his lap and fretted it upside down and backwards to boot, amazing Jeff I am sure you are house band in heaven brother.

[@amandaking714]

My friend's dad says that is called a "Dobro" when you play the guitar on your lap. Loved Jeff Healey. First saw him in Road House the movie with Patrick Swayze. He was an awesome talent whom I loved to listed to and still listening.

[@learnitalready]

In the early 90s, my brother and I (around 10 years old at the time) met Jeff at a convenience store in Mississauga, Ontario. He was super down-to-earth and shook my brother’s hand. He asked if my brother played guitar, which in fact he was just starting to learn. Jeff said ‘keep learning… hope to play with you someday.’ What a cool memory! Wish I knew a little more who he was back then.

[@taketheleft5738]

I saw him in Rio de Janeiro in a huge mall and he was with one of the musicians supporting and shopping and i was there to see the show crossing half hour before with the man in a small shop. When i saw he was Jeff i bought a pen and got my ticket frm the pocket and asked him for an autograph. For my surprise the guy was super nice and changed some few words, remarkable! The night was super cool with Jeff Healey, Robert Cray and Celso blues boy (an amazing brazilian guitar play and singer), unforgettable!

[@pittsburghsteelers]

Two definitive covers of this classic song. This guy’s version on Letterman and Prince at the Hall of Fame concert. Both killer guitar players. Wow

[@davidanderson8469]

Prince blew me away with his conclusion to the song. These guys are nuts.

[@dylgibson]

I just had the same thought!

[@cloverboy75]

Maybe I humbly suggest that you give the Toto/Steve Lukather version a listen to. For me (and I say this as someone who kept only 1 card from the 1991 Pro Set MusiCards set, the Jeff Healey card) Lukather's arrangement, fills, singing, and solos are simply unmatched by any other version including the original.

[@douggauzy6258]

Not only could Jeff play the guitar so incredible , he also had a great voice !

[@nigelcarren]

Guy can really sing too! Damn... Blown away! 🏆❤️🇬🇧

[@magneticintrusion]

It was so very nice of God to share this special person with us, in such a beautiful way...Yeah?

[@no834]

the same for who took his eyesight f u

[@ryanadams9398]

Yeah he was special. Was he a Christian? I hope he was.

[@keithm9337]

agree

[@jackstraw8145]

Everyone needs a Jeff album in their collection. Good stuff!

[@dougefresh7435]

Time to go down the Jeff rabbit hole 😊

[@tjbelcher3144]

Been in mine since I was 14.

[@manbearpig2164]

His song Angel eyes is one of my all time favorites, amazing

[@spaceghost8995]

That is a great song , actually written by John Hiatt but Healey of course is a much better singer than John.

[@timothyjuarez5306]

I catch myself singing that one when out mowing or fixing something around the house.

[@victorowens9150]

Mine too.

[@davegrier523]

@@spaceghost8995 Better singer than John Hiatt?? I'm a Healey fan but give ur head a shake. Listen to Have a Little Faith in Me or Perfectly Good Guitar

[@spaceghost8995]

@@davegrier523 I own several Hiatt albums. John Hiatt himself would tell you Healey was a better vocalist.

[@phantasm8180]

The first time I saw him was in that movie with Patrick Swayze...he was one of the greatest guitar players that ever lived. and he was also a great singer

[@jeremybennoch4338]

Roadhouse

[@TylerSnyder305]

" that movie " ? Don't pretend you don't know the movie is Roadhouse, everybody knows Roadhouse and that's where a lot of people know Jeff Healey from too.

[@williemaupin7267]

Yes he was still today there’s none no better

[@DudeinCA52]

Everyones memory is not as good as yours might be, especially about a 30-ish old movie. I couldn't remember the name of it either. But I'm 69 and don't remember a łot of things.

[@williemaupin7267]

@@DudeinCA52 I’ll be 70 the 26th of December I’ll never forget

[@gregorycarlson6632]

Jeff is, or at least should be, one of the best guitarists of all time! Gone way too soon!👍

[@williemaupin7267]

He is the best

[@gregorycarlson6632]

@@williemaupin7267 Absolutely! Agreed!!👍

[@jimbob4456]

What happened

[@rmiller334]

@@jimbob4456he died of cancer

[@clumsiii]

oh shit he passed away? I just made a comment assuming he was still alive. damn wtf

[@davemis40]

Saw him once in a small club .. made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck .. incredible player .. I’m a decent guitarist but I can’t conceive how he played like he did with the guitar flat on his lap, incredible.

[@Hellzspawned]

check out Larkin Poe, the one guitarist plays with her guitar flat like this while standing

[@cathode-kits1894]

@@Hellzspawned . She plays dobro style slide, they all play slide like that on their lap . Jeff is picking notes

[@williemaupin7267]

He was a great man his music will live forever

[@dallascraiglewydean5266]

That’s how he learned and has played for 40 years. It would make my hairs stand up if he wasn’t any good at it

[@williemaupin7267]

I’ve never seen him in person but I’ve listened to most of his music he is the best you were lucky to have seen him i bet it was amazing

[@rhondahunt8080]

He was immensely talented. I was so sad when he passed.

[@PeteMonzingo-ff8ls]

My memory of the Jeff Healey Band echoes back to Alpine Valley, Wisconsin. And the movie "Roadhouse" I was lucky to have won a Fender Stratocaster autographed by all 3 members too! I performed in a contest for it, and I still own it. Great talent he was , that's for sure!!

[@gearhead-442]

Nice humble brag

[@enoughcorruption5975]

The guy was extraordinary!!!

[@localbod]

I agree. Quite extraordinary.

[@timberwolfdtproductions3890]

Jeff Healy was an amazing talent who left us too soon. I first saw him by chance in The Yale in Vancouver shortly before he exploded. It was mind-blowing! Such a loss. RIP.

[@HeAD-CRuMBs]

...tells Dave it's good to see him, at the end of the interview. Well played Jeff, well played. ❤

[@The1WhoKnowsTheTruth]

A Canadien National Treasure Never forget this man.

[@janaronsen]

What an artist, no wonder JH is one of Ritchie Blackmore's favorite guitarists.RIP

[@Braktooth]

I saw Jeff play 10 times over the years, twice with his jazz band. He was phenomenal, obviously, and doesn't get nearly enough recognition. Died way too soon.

[@maclen4238]

This guy is one my faves from back in the day

[@tomyanno972]

THE most underrated guitarist. First time I ever heard While My Guitar…covered and it blew me away. RIP Jeff!

[@alecspeer]

I watched & listened to Jeff Healy at local bars in his hometown of Toronto, Canada. This young (22!!) man's fame skyrocketed to the strata sphere, upon being cast as the bar band in the hit movie Road House. He could have been, in another life and skin colour, the "oh my! what that little country boy could play!!" A real-life Johnny B. Goode *********** who also sings

[@justinkantner7162]

Rip Jeff, the music lives on 🕊️

[@scottbubb2946]

The first time I ever heard (or heard of) him was on Letterman. He played Confidence Man and I was absolutely blown away. I wanted to call everybody I knew and tell them about it, but it was late so I had to wait until the next day. I went out and hot everything I could find by him. It's hard to choose between him and SRV for my favorite blues guitarist.

[@gervais.d8399]

So underrated. What great guitar player/singer. RIP 🙏

[@KaiserBlade]

Who underrated him?

[@gervais.d8399]

@@KaiserBlade Your mother

[@KaiserBlade]

@@gervais.d8399 Well, I don't have guess that your stupid . Thanks for clarifying.

[@bobphipps9129]

Jeff is one of those artist when you scroll he pops up.. You listen....thats how cool he was rip

[@nbco55]

He was great, I didn't even know he had passed in 2008. :(

[@Nunya442]

Jeff was an absolute beast with his axe. Such a great player, singer and performer. An amazing talent taken WAY to soon. Never to be another that compares. Miss him. R.I.P brother

[@slaphappyKat]

I miss him alot as well. Hardly remember what happened, but it takes me to I met him out on the road, I think up around stillwater. He enjoyed going to college towns. He was a very gifted soul. I cry almost every time I hear him sing. See ya on the other side, lover!

[@michelepainter64]

Angel Eyes got me to crying...I was in the chair at my dentist's office and it came on the radio while I was numbing. Doc came in and was like what's wrong...this song makes me cry.

[@suzieparis6821]

Lucky you❤️

[@JamesChiles]

Jeff Healey was one of the first gigs I ever went to in Newport, Wales; aged about 15, it remains one of the most memorable. I was right at the front and just stared at Jeff all night, mesmerised by his amazing guitar playing. My mother was back in the seats, and at the interval declared that she thought there was a tape playing becuase there was no way a blind man could be that good. In the end, Jeff's blindness is just an incidental fact, his music speaks for istelf.

[@vickileonard72]

WOW! never saw this brilliant musician before. Never seen anything like this♥️👏

[@HardRockMiner]

Truly 1 of the great human musical talents of all time. Prince loved Jeff.

[@stenovitz]

Glad and honored by I was able to attend two of his live performanes in my home country back early 90ies ...at his very best, I have to add! From Denmark with Love ❤

[@hondovortex2519]

One of the all-time greatest guitarists.

[@gr8witenorth61]

great rockers never die, they just keep roll'n........... ♥♥♥♥♥

[@corinnepmorrison1854]

You can see that he felt the music...and so did we...❤️🎶

[@ZenMastaKai]

Sat beside him in a restaurant one morning after seeing him at a New Years performance but didn't speak to him and his wife as he was suffering from a nasty cold and I felt he didn't want to be bother by some shmuck who was star struck. But would have loved to have told him how much I loved his music and how proud that he was Canadian. He died later that year and I so sad but felt blessed to see him in person. He is missed.

[@mikebaker7964]

I was blown away when I first heard See The Light, definitely a rare talent left us too soon. I've heard a few different versions of his live songs over the years, and what really stands out is that no two takes of the same song were ever the same. That's true talent in my eyes!

[@standingvertical3048]

What a hell of a Man. His gift that he shared to all that cared to listen, and he always never disappointed either. Thanks Jeff for yer dedication and love for the music you gave.

[@stinkstank5177]

I saw him at the Belly Up tavern in San Diego in the early 90s, unbelievable show he really made that guitar scream, and great voice. We lost a great one with Jeff Healey!

[@MelisaBlanton]

They will never be another like him . He was definitely one of a kind. Wonderful singer

[@darthsmoker420]

He was so great. Still amazes me how he played.

[@janesmith716]

Always amazes how one old school performer can smoke 100% of the performers now.

[@cherylbentley247]

GOD I miss him. Such a loss. He was a confidence man for sure

[@eqprog]

I don’t think confidence man means what you think it means 😂

[@slaphappyKat]

He was one of God's very gifted and loved man, and the world lost a lot! Not too many steel guitar geniuses out there. He taught himself all of it. Lots of fun going down memory lane!

[@Bhatt_Hole]

@@eqprog Hard to not be confused by that sentence. What do you suppose he was trying to say?

[@wademiller8090]

I think you mean, he was a confident man, not a confidence man (which means con-man).

[@hannibalheyes339]

But now he can see in the afterlife.

[@suzannevega2289]

Another man/ artist lost way too soon, As much as I've listened to him, I'm still in awe!

[@grumpysnail81]

Absolute legend! He doesn't get nearly as much attention as he deserves.

[@tonepoet]

This popped up randomly in my feed, so glad that it did. Bought his albums when they came out, Jeff was inspirational with FIS fire playing and soulful vocals. Used to CRANK Confidence Man and played Angel Eyes with a band. We miss you, Jeff!!

[@JohnViinalass-lc1ow]

so good to see our Jeff, again...such an outstanding, Canadian musician!...I think of him and his inimitable stylings and stage presence...taken too early

[@ikkenhisatsu7170]

Man, what a person. He overcame so many obstacles and was still one of the great guitarists and singers. Serious props. RIP, Jeff - gone too soon. I hope you're jamming with Jimi and Chris now.

[@jamesblevins7115]

He always gives me strength to live my life like he did to the very fullest. Never complained never forsake anyone. Accomplished all his goals and made my guitar gently weep.

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

I remember hearing him play hideaway, truly amazing great vibe

[@imrekolozsvari2657]

Since 1989 summer I have been falling in love with his music: excellent, amaizing!!!!!

[@AlexandreSilva-xn7bs]

R.I.P. Jeff Healey

[@bradboulet9459]

Thank you Jeff. Thank you

[@eduardosalas2640]

Letterman always appreciated great music!!!

[@JeanLeite-d1e]

I remember hearing on the radio the day Jeff passed away. I was crushed for a long time. Sometimes there are artists that touch your soul and leave a mark, Jeff was one of the few! I felt so bad for his wife too. Jeff deserves much more recognition than he ever got.

[@trentm9372]

I had See The Light on CD in college and rediscovered how great his playing is on that album a couple months ago.

[@chosenwon5618]

He was simply an incredible musician, most people can’t play as close to that well and can see!!! RIP Jeff!!

[@one0nine]

What an absolute BOSS. Jeff Healey was not just one of the absolute best axemen to ever do it, he was also apparently one of the nicest guys you'd ever hope to meet. Wish I could've seen him in concert.

[@joejuarez8808]

Beautiful rendition. RIP Mr. Healey I always enjoyed your great music.

[@scottedwards402]

Agreed, as someone who grew up during the late 70's thru the early 90's, Jeff Healy & Band did not get the respect or play time he & they truly deserved. The 1st time I ever heard of Jeff Healy Band is when I watched Roadhouse. Damn shame.

[@PunkRock03]

Such an amazing artist. 👏

[@edwardreichard3852]

I love this guy ever since I first saw him in Road House, I always smile when I hear him! May be be my favorite

[@hrodd2]

wow, found this by accident. Some people are so talented.

[@RjBenjamin353]

It was just amazing how good he really was. Rest In Peace brother

[@charleswidmore5458]

I remember watching this on tv. the man is beyond amazing

[@anthonymurphy3713]

I still love hearing him play, an absolute legend

[@MikeLike8]

Jeff walked down my street coming home from high school, with his guitar and cane, usually with his friends, kind girls, helping him home, down Minstrel Drive to Bonnyview, the street he grew up on. He is missed passing at 41, loved very much, a hero who I saw play in 1989 opening for Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughan....company he belonged with and is with. Jeff Beck died recently and SRV 9 months after seeing them. Legends of guitar all together now and all missed.

[@jimmy5634]

I’m in awe of this man’s gift.

[@heyjoe556]

I remember seeing this when it was on in 1990. Was blown away! An amazing musician. Great great stuff. And an aching memory of the good ol days.

[@johnwsharpe4063]

Saw him live around this time; 90 minutes of shaking my head. As a lifelong guitar player, I have no idea how he developed his style. Still a joy to watch and hear him play and sing so well. Just absolutely AMAZING!!

[@JeffHealeyOfficial]

Hi John, At the age of 3, Jeff was given his first guitar for Christmas. Jeff's dad knew some 'Hawaiian style' (similar to a lap steel) so he set up the guitar with a high action and gave Jeff an iron bar slide to play with. He was still too small to hold the guitar, so they set it on the bed and Jeff banged away at it standing up. In Jeff's words, after a few years of 'torturing his parents with strange noises' he started trying to figure out how to play what he was hearing on records. They moved the action down to a more manageable height and Jeff started working out chords and such. He was already used to the guitar being flat, so that's how he continued... ~Rog

[@chrishoward8187]

Great musicians pass sooner than they ever should.❤️

[@000001willy]

Another Canadian greatly missed by everyone, North and South of the border. He was a musical genius.

[@countroshculla]

All around the world too. I first listened to him when a classmate lent me his copy of the Hell To Pay album back in 1990-91.

[@Jimbo-tm5zy]

Amen!

[@zackdaniels6858]

One of the BEST of the BEST….So incredibly talented and beyond cool…Sadly we don’t hear much of Jeff since his passing. Kinda the way it goes in Canada….. Sad but true. GOD BLESS AND RIP JEFF.

[@Ricko62]

Saw Jeff twice when he came to Australia and he played his heart out both times. A friends band was supporting them in Melbourne so I got to hang out and chat with some of them, all nice guys and genuinely chuffed at how they went over on the night. For me, Jimi made All along the Watchtower his own as Jeff did with When the Night comes Falling. Such a loss ....... Fly on Jeff, we are all still out here listening 🎸

[@AlexMc9395]

Saw him in Manchester UK in the late 80s, what a great gig.😊

[@PaisleyPatchouli]

When Jeff was a teenager, they'd bring him down to Grossman's and he'd sit in with my band. I'd never seen a player so talented or 'ahead of the curve' of all the other guys on the scene. This was late '70s or very early '80s; 3 or 4 times IIRC...

[@andrewthacher6395]

He was a tremendous talent. I was fortunate to witness him play at a jazz festival in Toronto in '99. He was having a blast, entertaining the crowd and bouncing to the music. It was a joy to watch. And, he was playing the trumpet! Until then, I had only known him as a rock 'n roll singer/guitarist, so this was a revelation. Thanks, Mr. Healey...