Guitarist Jeff Healey Dies At 41

King Of Kaiju Number of posts : 30892 Age : 64

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080303/ap_en_mu/obit_healey_3

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Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3367 Age : 56

Wow, that's young. Sad

Great guitar player. I only knew his blues stuff, though.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

I was really shocked to read this this morning. That's so young. I just listened to his blues album last week. So sad.

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Wow, this sucks. I really dig Jeff Healey......

King Of Kaiju Number of posts : 30892 Age : 64

His playing style always amazed me. I didn't realize he was self taught either.

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Sad news.

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Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37971 Age : 54

That's a shame. I just saw him in the (classic) movie "Road House" on TV a couple of weeks ago. R.I.P. Jeff!

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Metal student Number of posts : 242 Age : 41

Heard about it late last night - this beyond sucks.

A very popular musician here in Canada - his blues-rock material is all over classic rock radio up here. Very similar musically to Stevie Ray Vaughan, although the two have their own unique styles. Speaking of the two... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqU9RZqvFKY

Heard a bit of his jazz material - pretty damn good for a guy that hasn't been playing trumpet for too long (although he's a lifelong fan of the genre), but I've loved his blues-rock stuff since I was a kid.

See the Light (the song) still amazes me.

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

HellRaiser wrote:: Heard about it late last night - this beyond sucks.

A very popular musician here in Canada - his blues-rock material is all over classic rock radio up here. Very similar musically to Stevie Ray Vaughan, although the two have their own unique styles. Speaking of the two... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqU9RZqvFKY

Heard a bit of his jazz material - pretty damn good for a guy that hasn't been playing trumpet for too long (although he's a lifelong fan of the genre), but I've loved his blues-rock stuff since I was a kid.

See the Light (the song) still amazes me.

He plays trumpet? I had heard that he was doing jazz stuff lately, but I assumed it was on guitar. I had no idea he could play the trumpet.

Metal student Number of posts : 242 Age : 41

MetalGuy71 wrote:

HellRaiser wrote:: Heard about it late last night - this beyond sucks.

A very popular musician here in Canada - his blues-rock material is all over classic rock radio up here. Very similar musically to Stevie Ray Vaughan, although the two have their own unique styles. Speaking of the two... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqU9RZqvFKY

Heard a bit of his jazz material - pretty damn good for a guy that hasn't been playing trumpet for too long (although he's a lifelong fan of the genre), but I've loved his blues-rock stuff since I was a kid.

See the Light (the song) still amazes me.

He plays trumpet? I had heard that he was doing jazz stuff lately, but I assumed it was on guitar. I had no idea he could play the trumpet.

Yeah, when he started to do his jazz projects, he picked up the trumpet (I think he plays a bit of clarinet too but don't quote me on that Smile

. He plays guitar on the jazz stuff as well.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 28670 Age : 39

"The radio ad "Hi, I'm Jeff Healey from the Jeff Healey Band. Don't drink and drive. I don't." Well, I hope you don't drive sober either, Mr. Healey. You're blind, for God's sake!" - George Carlin

Nonetheless, a very talented man. It is extremely impressive what he managed to do considering his disabilities.

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Way too young. A very talented guy.

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That guy had cancer since he was one year old! That's impressive. Yeah, he was young, but to live with cancer for 40 years is pretty amazing.

Scarred But Smarter Number of posts : 3487 Age : 53

Sad...he was great...and incredible live!!!

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Dinky Do Number of posts : 4830 Age : 43

RIP JEFF, PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY..

Jeff was an awesome musician, and will be sadly missed..

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And by the way, Roadhouse is totally a classic!

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That sucks ass. Worst rock news since Pepsi, for me. Top five modern blues masters in my book. Will throw on some Healey in respect.

R.I.P. brother.

Master Of The Crotch Grab Number of posts : 6841 Age : 50

Such a shame. I really liked his playing

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 1510 Age : 41

R.I.P.

Dinky Do Number of posts : 4830 Age : 43

Eyesore wrote:: And by the way, Roadhouse is totally a classic!

One of my all time fav movies...

"His name is Daulton"

Master Of The Crotch Grab Number of posts : 6841 Age : 50

MetalRob331 wrote:

Eyesore wrote:: And by the way, Roadhouse is totally a classic!

One of my all time fav movies...

"His name is Daulton"

Indeed, I was watching it this morning. Although, I like Sam Elliot better than Swayze actor wise.

Road Warrior Number of posts : 17180 Age : 48

I'm shocked! i had no idea he ever had cancer. I was a fan of his music since i saw Roadhouse. RIP

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 4272 Age : 65

Eyesore wrote:: And by the way, Roadhouse is totally a classic!

Absolutely and now Patrick Swayze is battling pancreatic cancer and has been for sometime!

He rocked in Roadhouse and the house band!

Wargod48

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May he rest in peace!

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Wargod48 wrote:

Eyesore wrote:: And by the way, Roadhouse is totally a classic!

Absolutely and now Patrick Swayze is battling pancreatic cancer and has been for sometime!

He rocked in Roadhouse and the house band!

Wargod48

Wow. The old gypsy was right. The curse of The Roadhouse is coming to fruition. I hope Sam Elliot is ok.