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Re: Jeff Healey RIP

I see there are two threads on here now for Jeff. Hardly surprising that so many recognise his huge talent. I couldn't believe the first time I saw him play....how did he do it? Such an amazingly gifted musician.

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I see there are two threads on here now for Jeff. Hardly surprising that so many recognise his huge talent. I couldn't believe the first time I saw him play....how did he do it? Such an amazingly gifted musician.

The only thing you could fault him on was the spelling of his first name eh? LOL Anyway, here is a little reminiscing I posted at the alloutguitar website...

"I first saw Jeff in maybe late 1987, I cannot believe he was only 20 or 21 at that time. He floored me obviously and although I did not see him live often in subsequent years, when I did, what impressed me most was the sheer joy he derived from playing his music. His joy was infectuous. Just see how a seasoned pro like Marcus Miller in the clip above gets off on playing what for him would be the simplest of tunes.. I love his reaction when Jeff rakes the chair back, classic...

One other occasion stands out. I saw Jeff on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, musta been 1989. Course Jeff played his "hit" at the time Angel Eyes, and drew the usual polite applause from the canned audience. Johnny was sufficiently impressed though to invite Jeff back for a second number and he tore into "See The Light"... The audience was once again non-plussed and polite in their response BUT I will always remember Doc Severinson and his band cheering and whistling stage right and in fact giving Jeff a standing O he never saw.

Jeff had serious respect from fans AND musicians alike, and he deserved it....."

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Re: Jeff Healey RIP

I saw it coming, but I am still devastated...
A sigh & a tear...
Angel Eyes is a John Hiatt song, but they way Jeff sang "What did I do? What did I say?" could make a fella believe in a miracle love for himself...

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EDIT: I meant no humor or disrespect by saying I saw it coming. It was known in circles... I'm sure Jeff is askin' around for some "cats"!

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Anyone wanting to leave messages and condolences for Jeff's young family may do so here:

http://www.jeffhealey.com/wishes/

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And now Jeff's "Roadhouse" buddy Patrick Swayze has a very deadly form of cancer too? What a week...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbGK9GSpNPU

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There's some lovely messages there Mike. He was a very popular musician indeed.

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Anyone wanting to leave messages and condolences for Jeff's young family may do so here:

http://www.jeffhealey.com/wishes/

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Never had the pleasure of seeing Jeff Live he will be sorely missed.

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Mike,
I was thinking this also, really just terrible.  Once again I have to credit Bonamassa fans for turning me on to this musical talent, Jeff Healey..very said news, he fought so many odds in his life...

Someone called me last night to tell me Joe was on the radio, Sirius 74...I didn't catch most of it, but Joe called in from Oslo, Norway and made a point to notify listeners that he will be featuring a very special tribute to Jeff Healey on the Monday's Cup of Joe session.  Monday, March 10th, 12:00 Noon eastern standard time...Nice effort on your part Joe...I will make a point to tune in!

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And now Jeff's "Roadhouse" buddy Patrick Swayze has a very deadly form of cancer too? What a week...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbGK9GSpNPU

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Thanks Angela, unfortunately I missed that on Sirius

Joe, thank you so much for your personal tribute, you sir are a class act, as was Jeff........

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Re: Jeff Healey RIP

Just read about this.  I am in shock.  A really good performer in person.

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