[solaris]

It's now been almost 48 hours since I read this saddening story the first time - and since none of you guys have even mentioned it yet, it simply must be because it has somehow escaped your attention

I will always associate the blind Canadian blues guitarist, Jeff Healey, with the quite underrated 1989 movie "Road House" (starring Patrick Swayze).

His genre of music really wasn't my thing - but I bet since many of you guys are vastly better than I am at judging if a musician is bad, good or great, you will also be more qualified at judging if he belonged to the first, second or third category


More on this here: TheStar.com | Obituary | Jeff Healey, 41: Canadian musician

[Starcat]

Originally Posted by solaris

It's now been almost 48 hours since I read this saddening story the first time - and since none of you guys have even mentioned it yet, it simply must be because you for some reason haven't noticed it

I will always associate this blind Canadian blues guitarist with the quite underrated 1989 movie "Road House" (starring Patrick Swayze).

His music really wasn't my thing - but I bet many of you guys loved his work


More on this here: TheStar.com | Obituary | Jeff Healey, 41: Canadian musician

I did hear about this on another site and could not believe it.

I wasn`t into his music but the guy was obviously a very talented guitarist and overcame huge obstacles in his life to become a musician.

So sad to be taken at such a young age.

[Nightfly]

Originally Posted by solaris

It's now been almost 48 hours since I read this saddening story the first time - and since none of you guys have even mentioned it yet, it simply must be because it has somehow escaped your attention

I will always associate the blind Canadian blues guitarist, Jeff Healey, with the quite underrated 1989 movie "Road House" (starring Patrick Swayze).

His genre of music really wasn't my thing - but I bet since many of you guys are vastly better than I am at judging if a musician is bad, good or great, you will also be more qualified at judging if he belonged to the first, second or third category


More on this here: TheStar.com | Obituary | Jeff Healey, 41: Canadian musician


Note: This is the second time I have posted this story - what happened to it the first time is beyond me

I am truly saddened to here of his passing.He was a very unique guitarist
for the way he played the guitar on his lap but he always played with power and conviction.Being a blind person he was a inspiration to all ,that anything is possible if you set your mind and goals to it..He is a guitar legend who will be missed.
Thank you Solaris for bringing this to our attention..I will go play some of his
music now,specifically his rocking version of "Roadhouse Blues"

[Kaeli]

I always liked his version of "I think I love you too much" from the Hell to Pay CD. Also the version of Confidence Man from the Evil Blues Live CD. The guy could definately play.

[Baggiesfaninessex]

My word! That's the first I've heard of this and I am truly saddened. Healy was a huge talent and he made the guitar sing and weep. I have a couple of his albums and towards the end of the 20th century, he, Gary Moore and Robert Cray were responsible for a huge resurgence of classic blues guitar music.

RIP.