Im very sorry for your loss. He rode in the Limo I rented, I jammed with him to some Cream CDs after the gig on his Travel Truck/Bus.he was so down to earth and personable.and as good as they get RIP Jeff -(BAM). Rachel and Brandon have five children of their own. R. I. P. Jeff. WK, Frankfurt area, Germany, RIP beautiful music maker. I still feel a loss somehow remembering such a wonderful and inspirational person he was and still is and I absolutely shall never forget his over the top enthusiasm. He was an inspiration to me and the other guitarist in the band. Hello Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star Thanx for putting this website up. The funniest, to me, was when when he altered a line when performing Im gonna sit right down and write myself a letter. Very accomplished musician. He changed a the to a my so the line became lots of kisses on my bottom, Im so happy that I got em! There are many things that made Jeff a great person. They became an official charity dedicated to Childhood Retinoblastoma research in 2005 when they were still known as Daisys Eye Cancer Fund (they rebranded their name to WeCHope in 2015). That show has inspired me to share Jeffs music with many people as I actually will later on this morning with friends. I SAW HIM AT THE MISTY MOON IN THE EIGHTYS AND IM SURE THE YOUTUBE OF HIM THERE IN THE EIGHTYS I WAS THERE, TO HIS CHILDREN YOUR DAD WAS ONE IN A BILLION 4SURE HES ROCKIN WITH SRV, AND ALL THE GREATS IT WOULD BE SOME BAND TO SEE, HES BEEN GONE TEN YEARS SEEMS LIKE FOREVER, IMAGINE THE MUSIC WE WOULD BE LISTEN TODAY HAD HE BEEN STILL HERE, THANKYOU JEFF, A wonderful note, thank you from all of us fans who are always inspired and motivated by Jeffs music and a giant thank you for my old friend Roger!! WebHis main jazz group for touring and recording was Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards. He graduated from the Etobicoke Collegiate Institute in Toronto. God Bless and have a great 2018.. Lovely words Cristie and I think I can safely say that Jeffs memory and his legacy is in safe hands and the work that you do, assisted by Rog to keep the flame alight is truly appreciated so from one of your many friends from across the pond can I say thank you both and thank you Jeff for all the great music we miss you man! R I P Jeff. His daughter Rachel was not born with Retinoblastoma, but he would not know she didnt carry the genetic mutation he had until she reached the age of 7. Your continued loyalty has encouraged us to keep finding new ways to remember him and I thank you so very much for that. We have set your language to 10 years is short compared to how long into the future you will be remembered. There may be some out there on Youtube and such, but they have nothing to do with us and we can not vouch for their accuracy. Hey Jeff. While we are so incredibly grateful to all who helped with Dereks treatment and all who have supported us, there are many children who have not been as lucky as he has. Peace, and God bless. racheljblackmore. At first, she says, she couldnt even listen to the tracks because the sound of Healeys voice stirred too much emotion in her. See you there Cristie and famxo Love, Kat. Heal My Soul is a compilation of 12 lost tracks -- that Healey's friend admits were never really lost at all. Thanks for your help! We dedicated it to Jeff and in his honor. I am very sad that he passed away but we , his fans always remember this talented great guitarist.RIP Jeff Healey . Thank you for sharing your wonderful husband and his music with us. An amazing talent, we were so blessed to have him in this world. The two have a son named Derek. Our poor, sad world is so tired and exhausted now there has been little but bad and sad things happen in the last 20 to 30 years but listening to the music from the 1920s and 1930s shows such a different picture of the future bad times now, terrible times ahead, but eventually, an amazing bright-white future. Jeff was staying with him, he said, and this kid is going places and was going to be big. Seeing his play guitar on his lap was amazing. Remember all he accomplished, all he shared with us, and all he still encourages us to be, despite leaving us far too soon. I really got on this fb site because I liked his music alot and learned so much more from his fans and the music I got to hearthank you to you All. Once he had children, his support for charity grew much more and he focused more on childhood cancer research. Hello As sad as I am that Jeff is no longer with us, Im glad to hear your kids like the musical door that dad has opened for them. Featuring: Albert Lee, Sonny Landreth, Walter Trout, The Trews, Philip Sayce, The Jeff Healey Alumni Band, Special guests Shakura SAida, Mr. his legacy and life give me hope that a person can get through most anything. The couple had one child together, a daughter named Rachel. The couple had a daughter named Rachel before parting ways in 1998. ARG! Radiation and chemotherapy failed to halt the spread of the disease, as did alternative homeopathic treatment in the U.S. this year. Its been so important to me that Jeffs work is available to his children. Magic Steve, I watched Road House for the like 5th time. At the age of 17, he formed a four-piece band called Blue Direction that featured drummer Graydon Chapman, guitarist Rob Quail and bassist Jeremy Littler. Hope to see him playing in heaven. His birthday the Christian Catholic world recognizes as special day. WebChildren: Rachel and Derek. Greetings to your children from Suriname. Required fields are marked *. Jeff will be with us all forever and his life will show us if we want to do something we can do it with whatever obstacles are in our way. I love this guy! and just for the hell of it, I googled his name,and found that he had been dead for over 10 years! It obviously showed in his music but it showed in his family with our son Derek and his daughter Rachel. I dont remember what year it was, but it was in Perth Ontario. We have to realize what the 1920s really was the first time in history where the world made this wild phase-jump from the past into the future it was wilder and more dramatic than anything since maybe the immediate post-war (Atomic Cafe) world. Im in Edinburgh, Scotland. Join Facebook to connect with Rachel Healey and others you may know. Yes, he was going places indeed! I saw Jeff way back in mid 90s at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom just after Cover To Cover came out. I know it will be awesome. Discover Jeff Healey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. It also managed to earn a gold certification from RIAA. Jeff Healey was and always will be a huge part of my life. He always knew the odds were against him, but it never ruined his sense of humour. The late singer often used to perform there with his band. He introduced me to Jeff who was very friendly. Starting in 1990 he hosted a radio program of very early jazz on I watch concerts of you singing your lungs out and ripping the strings up on stage. He was married to Cristie Hall Healey, from 2004 until his death on March 2, 2008. I loved hearing him play. All the best to the Healey Clan. He knew I would love and I did ! 28.8K followers. I am also disabled and feel he was a true inspiration to all disabled people, My husband since has passed , he was the one introduced me to his music . But when you hear the old stuff, from the 20s and 30s, it is just wonderful. Where in the world can I get ? Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. This to me is the definition of a true legend, one whom will never, ever be forgotten. Healey recorded 36 songs during this time with his band and only 12 of them ended up on an album released in 2000 - his last with the Jeff Healey Band before he moved into jazz and blues. Or if there are any online resources for his techniques? With all of Jeffs successes he never once forgot having to overcome struggles growing up in a sighted mans world. ~Rog, Friday May 27th, at the legendary Massey Hall in Toronto Jeff Healey: A 50th Celebration. Thank God for You Tube and being to research all the venues and live clips that keep me going, Still listen weekly. With the obvious focus being on Jeff for what would have been his 50th birthday year, Id like to touch on another topic that is a very important component to the show. Jeff knew there was a 50% chance of his children being born with Retinoblastoma, the cancer that took his sight. I was awestruck. Peace. Its been so important to me that Jeffs work is available to his children. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Wish he was still here..but grateful to be able to hear and watch his videos.. I am without words and full of tears. RIP Mr. Healey. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Hold tight to those memories. I saw Jeff reacting to her request, and then I realized how much of a LUNATIC he must have thought I was.. And the rest of us can enjoy it forever. March 2nd has always been a difficult day, filled with sadness as we think of him. So bummed I cannot go but hope all of you have a great night ! The former featured a number of collaborations with Stevie Salas, Arnold Lanni and Marti Frederiksen, while the latter included five studio tracks and ten songs from the 1999 live performance at the Rockefeller Music Hall in Norway. Sometimes daily. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Such a talent. I hope one day there will be another celebration of his life. Glad he has not been forgotten. Lol, Hi Luke. Jeff had one hell of a vision, and he made it real. I have since played and recorded for 30 years. I play Jeffs music and it takes me to a better place. 28.8K followers. (Image credit: Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images) 3. In 2014, he became an inductee of Canada's Walk of Fame. Luv Ricki xxoo, Yes, so do think and feel many of us, all over the globe! And Freedom , Jeff Healey Still Remain Incredible Guitar Legend. 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