RIP Jeff Healey

[o.versteer]

Another great gone. One of my absolute heroes as a guitar-playing teenager. What a shame. More here:

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/theampers...

[tim the pool man]

Very sad. I saw Jeff play in Perth many years ago, sensational player, against all odds.

[trackcar]

Great shame. Managed to see JH in Manchester probably 17 years ago now and his stage show was excellent. Very sad to hear of his passing

[Civpilot]

When I first heard him play I was dam impressed and had no clue he was blind, then I actually saw him play and it totally blew me away. Very sad loss of a huge talent.

[catso]

Sad indeed, a wonderful guitarist.

[immigrant]

Civpilot said:

When I first heard him play I was dam impressed and had no clue he was blind, then I actually saw him play and it totally blew me away. Very sad loss of a huge talent.

Didn't realise either till I saw him in that Roadhouse movie in the 80s.

[robinhood21]

RIP Jeff.

[Shar2]

A truely brilliant guitarist, will be missed.
RIP

[Stablelad]

Just heard. Too sad

We'll miss ya Jeff. RIP awesome plank-spankin' dude.

[Asterix]

Great guitarist - also remember the Roadhouse film.

RIP mate

[mrmaggit]

If ever there was one of a kind, he was it.

Saw him at Rock City in Nottingham on his first UK tour, amazing.

[wobert]

I saw him at the Hammersmith Odeon in the late '80s. Amzing skill considering his disability. Was an absolute wonder to listen to live.

RIP

Robert

[smiller]

Sh!t

Another six strings added to the Sorely Missed Hall of Great Guitarists.

[Russ35]

Really sad news, and just 3 weeks before his new album is released.

Another one that I wanted to see play live but never managed it. Apparently he was due over here this year, and booked to do 'Later with Jools Holland' next month.

RIP

[immigrant]

Healey and SVR live:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqU9RZqvFKY

[whirligig]

Really sorry to hear of his passing - he was one act I would have loved to have seen live. His See The Light album has been one I've had on the go for the last 20 years (can't believe it's been that long!) and still enjoy.

[anonymous-user]

Very sad to hear it His version of 'While my Guitar Gently Weeps' has always been my favourite:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJh3KaIKDAw