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Offline Splashdown

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Jeff Healy died of Cancer at 41.
« on: March 03, 2008, 06:47:15 AM »
A few of you might know who this guy is. He was a blues/rock guy. He was only 41.

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Blind guitar wizard Jeff Healey of Toronto died Sunday of cancer. He was 41.

Norman Jeffrey Healey was one of Canada's premier blues and jazz musicians who is perhaps best known for his 1988 album See The Light, which included the hit single Angel Eyes. He was also nominated for a Grammy for the song Hideaway and in 1990, was awarded a Juno in the Entertainer of the Year category. 

Other Healey hits have included How Long Can a Man Be Strong and a cover of The Beatles' While My Guitar Gently Weeps.

Healey lost his vision as a baby to a rare form of retinal cancer and he battled the disease throughout this life. His website said Sunday that he died with his wife, Cristie, at his bedside in Toronto's St. Joseph's Hospital.

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Some of you might remember his "hit," Angel Eyes.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYz_LHKrgDY[/youtube]
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Re: Jeff Healy died of Cancer at 41.
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2008, 06:57:28 AM »
Dude, that sucks--I've always loved his work.
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Re: Jeff Healy died of Cancer at 41.
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2008, 07:16:25 AM »
He played his guitar on his lap. What an amazing talent this guy was. He played the music for the movie "Roadhouse." Crappy, crappy movie. Great, great music.
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Re: Jeff Healy died of Cancer at 41.
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2008, 07:26:03 AM »
Shame, 41 is too young.
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Re: Jeff Healy died of Cancer at 41.
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2008, 08:45:42 AM »
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq5IP2EBvd8[/youtube]..
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Re: Jeff Healy died of Cancer at 41.
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2008, 08:47:23 AM »
Quote from: Splashdown on March 03, 2008, 07:16:25 AM
He played his guitar on his lap. What an amazing talent this guy was. He played the music for the movie "Roadhouse." Crappy, crappy movie. Great, great music.

Crappy movie, but entertaining nonetheless.

So sad, he was an outstanding guitarist.
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Re: Jeff Healy died of Cancer at 41.
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2008, 08:57:19 AM »
I loved his voice! :bawl:
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Re: Jeff Healy died of Cancer at 41.
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2008, 11:15:56 AM »
Quote from: Splashdown on March 03, 2008, 06:47:15 AM
A few of you might know who this guy is. He was a blues/rock guy. He was only 41.

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Blind guitar wizard Jeff Healey of Toronto died Sunday of cancer. He was 41.

Norman Jeffrey Healey was one of Canada's premier blues and jazz musicians who is perhaps best known for his 1988 album See The Light, which included the hit single Angel Eyes. He was also nominated for a Grammy for the song Hideaway and in 1990, was awarded a Juno in the Entertainer of the Year category. 

Other Healey hits have included How Long Can a Man Be Strong and a cover of The Beatles' While My Guitar Gently Weeps.

Healey lost his vision as a baby to a rare form of retinal cancer and he battled the disease throughout this life. His website said Sunday that he died with his wife, Cristie, at his bedside in Toronto's St. Joseph's Hospital.

link

Some of you might remember his "hit," Angel Eyes.

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYz_LHKrgDY[/youtube]

Sad news. BTW the video has beem pulled. Just tried it and didn't work.
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Re: Jeff Healy died of Cancer at 41.
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2008, 01:51:32 PM »
Oh that is a shame! Great musician.
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Re: Jeff Healy died of Cancer at 41.
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2008, 03:12:40 PM »
Rest in peace, Jeff Healy.  May the Lord bring comfort to your family, friends, and fans. 
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