A nice portrait of a sadly underrated genius who overcame impossible odds to become an all time great artist. Thanks for this peek into the musical life of Jeff Healey. RIP Jeff Healey!
Thank you so much! You said it perfectly, he was a sadly underrated genius. Put his entire heart and soul into everything that he did. And really he was the one guitar player who could get on stage with SRV and in perfectly compliment him with both able to bring down the house. Thanks again I really appreciate it! 🙏
He truly is legendary.... He didn't let his handicap get in the way, and actually stuck with that playing style which let him bend notes in ways a conventional player wouldn't be able to pull off practically. It was a lot of fun covering him.
I had the honor of opening a show for Jeff and his band back in the 90's in Boulder, Co. They were all very nice to my band and I. Jeff even graciously gave me a stack of DR strings we both used back then. Total class...He is missed by me and so many.
I had the pleasure of seeing Jeff Healey play live back in the early 90's in Auckland New Zealand. The best Blues rock player I ever saw, he was fantastic.
He really could sing his heart out just like he could play his heart out. He could write a hit as good as anybody, but for some reason sadly he still sort of falls in a niche which is a shame. All I know is that seeing footage of Jeff sharing the stage with Stevie, and holding his own despite the fact that he couldn't see a single thing just continues to blow my mind.
Loved to see you took my comment to heart and made a video on Jeff Healy. Another suggestion would be Buddy Guy a great guitarist with a good sense of humor. Keep making the Videos.
Had the pleasure of meeting Jeff and his band in Raleigh NC. Hung out with the guys at the tour bus. Everyone of them were down to earth. I miss Jeff Healey!!!!
Jeff had the most blistering attack I've ever heard this side of Gary Moore. Lived in Toronto many years and never got a chance to see Jeff live. Huge bummer!!
Stood toe to toe with SRV and blew his mind as well. That is no small feat for any guitar player let alone one who is totally blind. Jeff was a legend - RIP
I got to see Healey twice in NYC back in the day. Great voice, great songs and crushing it on guitar. He had insane vibrato on string bends. He played the black Squire with the red pickups.
@@guitarmeetsscience It was like watching some strange guitar shaman. Between being blind and sitting while playing guitar overhand on his lap, he seemed otherworldly. He was a unique gift to the music world.
For what it's worth he hit the balance perfectly - for me at least - between between raw musicianship/chops and playing MUSIC/SONGS. He was a modern breath of fresh air after all the shredders who could play exotic scales over weird chord changes in a bizarre time signature at 140 dB and 180 BPM but could not write a legitimate musical compisition. He carried the blues flame forward for awhile more.
Jeff really did - and he put it out there 100% every time he played. People who know him love his work, but I sure wish more people knew just what this guy managed to pull off.
Can't forget Stevie..... Covered him in full some videos back. He and Jeff made a great team on that stage though for that short time. Great pairing and players
A nice portrait of a sadly underrated genius who overcame impossible odds to become an all time great artist. Thanks for this peek into the musical life of Jeff Healey. RIP Jeff Healey!
Thank you so much! You said it perfectly, he was a sadly underrated genius. Put his entire heart and soul into everything that he did. And really he was the one guitar player who could get on stage with SRV and in perfectly compliment him with both able to bring down the house. Thanks again I really appreciate it! 🙏
Man he's criminally underrated, it's was cool of you doing this of hom
He truly is legendary.... He didn't let his handicap get in the way, and actually stuck with that playing style which let him bend notes in ways a conventional player wouldn't be able to pull off practically. It was a lot of fun covering him.
I saw this guy in St. Louis at Mississippi Nights with my friend John Gregory back in the 80's he was awesome!!
I had the honor of opening a show for Jeff and his band back in the 90's in Boulder, Co. They were all very nice to my band and I. Jeff even graciously gave me a stack of DR strings we both used back then. Total class...He is missed by me and so many.
That is awesome man - great story! That was really kind of him too. The mall accounts Jeff was a really cool straight up guy. Thanks for sharing that
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I'll never forget it.
I had the pleasure of seeing Jeff Healey play live back in the early 90's in Auckland New Zealand. The best Blues rock player I ever saw, he was fantastic.
That's awesome that you got to see him! In New Zealand nonetheless - really cool!
I loved Jeff Healy band ❤
RIP- Jeff 😇
Not forgotten! Roadhouse ❤
Such an inspiration I’m unfortunately legally blind and I only have 1 eye so this makes me feel like I’m not so alone 😊❤🎉
Jeff was truly one of a kind. Not only because of his awesome guitar chops but he had one of the best bluesy vocal styles.
He really could sing his heart out just like he could play his heart out. He could write a hit as good as anybody, but for some reason sadly he still sort of falls in a niche which is a shame. All I know is that seeing footage of Jeff sharing the stage with Stevie, and holding his own despite the fact that he couldn't see a single thing just continues to blow my mind.
Loved to see you took my comment to heart and made a video on Jeff Healy. Another suggestion would be Buddy Guy a great guitarist with a good sense of humor. Keep making the Videos.
Thank you so much - Buddy Guy - totally legendary!
Had the pleasure of meeting Jeff and his band in Raleigh NC. Hung out with the guys at the tour bus. Everyone of them were down to earth. I miss Jeff Healey!!!!
That's cool that you got to meet him! Pure heart and soul all the way
There must become a long special from Jeff, so underrated....... 🙏
I first saw Jeff in road house and I was blown away he had a great sound !!!
Loved his music , rip
Roadhouse!
Total classic!
Went to school with his cousin, she was always so proud of him. It was great to see his popularity rise beyond Ontario.
That is awesome!
Jeff had the most blistering attack I've ever heard this side of Gary Moore. Lived in Toronto many years and never got a chance to see Jeff live. Huge bummer!!
That's the perfect description right there! Canada is home to some serious talent.
Very Good , He was a legend , enjoyed man !!!
Thanks brother man!!! 🤘🤘
"He's still one of the very best guitar players hands down"
Stood toe to toe with SRV and blew his mind as well. That is no small feat for any guitar player let alone one who is totally blind. Jeff was a legend - RIP
I spent more time at Grossman's than i did in the classroom or library while attending school in in Toronto. It was worth it. Cheers, great video.
As you can tell by how poorly constructed that comment is.
Haha.... Trust me it was constructed a lot better than a lot of comments I've seen lol.. thanks for the kind words I appreciate it man! Cheers
I got to see Healey twice in NYC back in the day. Great voice, great songs and crushing it on guitar. He had insane vibrato on string bends. He played the black Squire with the red pickups.
Must have been an awesome show - he really put his heart in soul into everything
@@guitarmeetsscience It was like watching some strange guitar shaman. Between being blind and sitting while playing guitar overhand on his lap, he seemed otherworldly. He was a unique gift to the music world.
Thank you for a very interesting upload! Theare are amazing people out there!👍👍🎶🎶
Thank you my friend it's always great to hear from you! Hope you're doing well! 🤘🤘
There are some iconic Toronto musicians in this video
Lots of amazing musicians from Canada - and of course we cannot beat their butter tarts! 🤘🤘
Many thanks Guitar Meets Science 👍🤘
Thank YOU dimebagdave! Always great to hear from you man 🤘🤘
For what it's worth he hit the balance perfectly - for me at least - between between raw musicianship/chops and playing MUSIC/SONGS. He was a modern breath of fresh air after all the shredders who could play exotic scales over weird chord changes in a bizarre time signature at 140 dB and 180 BPM but could not write a legitimate musical compisition. He carried the blues flame forward for awhile more.
Jeff really did - and he put it out there 100% every time he played. People who know him love his work, but I sure wish more people knew just what this guy managed to pull off.
Great video!
Thank you so much!
I miss Healey the cat was a genius
Like Robin Trower, Jeff is never included in any top 100 Guitarests ever…ever
So we forget Stevie Ray Vau ......NEVERMIND.....ok
Can't forget Stevie..... Covered him in full some videos back. He and Jeff made a great team on that stage though for that short time. Great pairing and players