Nobody has, or ever will play like the legendary Jeff Healy

One of the very few guitarists who was actually able to totally wow Stevie Ray. if Stevie Ray Vaughan looks at you playing your guitar and says wow! you know you got something special.

@tedmarakas2626

2 жыл бұрын

If you can impress SRV.....then son, you've some very serious talent. Gary Moore, Eric Clapton, Melvin Taylor, SRV don't get impressed easily.

@bobbyscalchi4013

2 жыл бұрын

"Wow?" Dude HE UPSTAGED SRV!!! ON LITTLE SISTER! Granted two different Blues Rock playing styles...SRV being just a little more superior. But Jeff was ON FIRE THAT NIGHT!

@mysteriowc

2 жыл бұрын

@@tedmarakas2626 He also made JLL (one of R and R's last men standing) smile and impressed during the concert with Jerry Lee, Carl Perkins, Ronnie Hawkins, etc. Great video!

@JoeSmith-dl9ok

2 жыл бұрын

JoeKoOhNo-when you post something better, then talk shit

@johnsmith-bk4ps

2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbyscalchi4013 he blew Vaughn out of the water

Never let anyone tell you what you can or can't do.

Arguably one of the greatest guitarists ever.

@johnanderson9494

2 жыл бұрын

why arguably..?

@rgarrison1819

2 жыл бұрын

You want get any Argument from Me!,with the only exception being Stevie Ray Vaughn!

@patrickmichels7888

2 жыл бұрын

No one could pull that kind of emotion out of his strings like Jeff. Just a complete one off

@bobnewton1064

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickmichels7888 stevie and jeff are in that category for me. Jeff was so unique tho no one can ever sound like him beause of his playing style. There are lots of SRV copiers but no healey ones there is a reaason for that

@robertkroberjr.157

2 жыл бұрын

@@rgarrison1819 Stevie discovered Jeff! 😎✌

first time I saw this Cat fkn blown away. saw him 7 more times. RIP Confidence Man

Had the opportunity to see Jeff play twice... in Toronto: Jeff Healey, Jeff Beck, Stevie Ray & Double Trouble. Mind blown all night. Happend to be in Stoufville Ontario at a small bar and was able to catch Jack De Keyzer. At the end of intermission ther was a commotion - Jeff Healey came in to do a set... I can't explain the awe - and I've been a gigging musician since the late 70's. infuential beyond words.

There's music and then there's Jeff Healey!! 😎🎸🔊🔊🔊🔊

He made roadhouse just that much more authentic R.I.P❤

It's insane how good Healey was. Man, what a talent, and a real loss. RIP, Jeff!

@maureenwagg5305

5 жыл бұрын

Even the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan tipped his pick to Jeff.

@ChronicTacoz

5 жыл бұрын

Its all feeling man!

Back when talent was a requisite for being on TV.... godlike talent in this case. Amazing.

@angelaguerry3627

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed ✌

@christlopherbrandimarte4520

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Healey One of the most underrated guitarists of our time. Passed away way too soon. Helluva talent that we lost.

@killpandakill

3 жыл бұрын

Oh there was plenty of shit on television in the 80's

@markdemell3717

3 жыл бұрын

Good ole Canadian boy,R.I.P. Jeff.

@MM1717mm

3 жыл бұрын

u seem like a charming bloke .. way to sully up a nice comment section 🙄

The world lost a pure musical treasure in March of 2008. One of my favorite musicians! A pure genius. You are greatly missed.

@skankhunt9896

5 жыл бұрын

Was about to see him live here in Sweden in May that year I think... So envious at my dad who got to see him live in the early 90s 2 times(along with all other awesome shit he got to see in his life).

@m.a.c.8366

4 жыл бұрын

all in with you on loss felt sir at JH passing...heaven sure got a new jolt in the band awaiting us all....

@strattuner

4 жыл бұрын

YES GENIUS,THAT DESCRIBES HIM

@carlosm.devasconcelllos3939

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed. He was one of a kind.

@Quedlaclasse

Жыл бұрын

Saw him 4 times, never forgot the goosebumps he gave me, a pure genius, RIP Jeff...

This is a rock and roll classic, even thirty years later.

I get a warm fuzzy feeling inside when i see Jeff perform. Then i shed a little tear. RIP Jeff! I really hope you're in heaven so you can give me some lessons and we can hang out and jam!

When Jeff was on The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson make a big point of Jeff’s blindness in his introduction but Dave never mentioned it once. It’s as if Dave understood that Jeff was an extraordinary musician and would still be even if he could see.

@mr.m325

Жыл бұрын

Dave is a Drummer

Knew Jeff & Joe Rockman. I remember him calling before he was about to go on. RIP: Jeff

2020 greetings from México

Jeff Healy, a very under-rayed guitar player. Doesn't get mentioned when it comes to the best in the world.

@samrapheal1828

Жыл бұрын

"Correctamondo."🎯

Nobody can bend strings like Jeff, a unique sound comes from his method.

Brilliant combination, Road House and Jeff Healy....so proud he was Canadian!

When late night tv was great. Jeff Healey=Amazing

Truly a gifted and amazing person. Love Jeff Healey!!!

The good ones are taken from us way too early.

I watched this when it originally aired and bought the album next day.

@juhanipaasikangas4185

3 жыл бұрын

Nice memory.

God damn he is so good

Blew the roof off that dump! I saw this when it was broadcast. I was floored. I remember calling all my guitar friends immediately (of course they were still up) and told them all about it. They didn't believe me till they saw it themselves.

I've played guitar 40 yrs, and considered to be very good, but Jeff, was clearly in a totally different league than the rest of us. Jeff was spectacular, and thats an understatement. No one will ever be as good as him . Rest in Peace Brother. You will always be the best .

@vaneipontes3824

2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Norman Jeffrey Healey Rip 🎤 🎸 😢

@fred_fred_fred

Ай бұрын

It's mind blowing.

blindness didn't hold him back when it comes to music.

So great. What else can you say? And he made his debut on Letterman when that show was at its best.

No words can describe ur greatness Jeff...U had God with U. Great guy👍

"Did you say "eh" on purpose?" Dude had a great sense of humor to go along with LEGENDARY guitar skills. RIP Jeff...

See the Light was one of those albums that just blew my ears off when it came out. Confidence Man is STILL one of my favorite driving tunes.

R.I.P JEFF HEALEY you where a confidence man.😎

A self-taught genius. I miss him.

This guy was blessed with incredible talent. What a great musician....amazing. !!

@thatsmrfuckwit

2 жыл бұрын

I suspect he worked hard .. not sure "being blessed" is either here or there.......

@stevenmeadows6917

2 жыл бұрын

@@thatsmrfuckwit Nah, he's blessed. Any mo mo can play guitar...but the superior players are in fact blessed my son

I was lucky enough to see him play live thrice. Awesome talent!

Even if the interview was short, a musical guest being called up on stage with Dave was a terrific honor.

@KevyNova

2 жыл бұрын

It rarely happened. Especially with an unknown like Jeff was at the time.

I attended his club in Toronto - HEALEY'S - He was also a good performer . He had great blues guests and a good house band . Lots of talent went through that place.

Healey was a "Master" at bringing out the Fender Strat single coil sound!

Jeff's unconventional playing style made it so he could cover more frets at once than any other guitarist. He had riffs up his sleeve that no other guitar player could copy. RIP Jeff

@markmarkofkane8167

3 жыл бұрын

Played it like a concert pianist, but better.

@GenericSpace

Жыл бұрын

Yeah because while most guitarists are just using their 4 fingers with the thumb on the back of the neck, Jeff Healey was using this thumb to fret strings as well. If you think about it, a lot of guitar players won't even use their pinky that much so it's like 3 vs. 5 and Jeff's gonna win every time. Not to mention that crazy-strong vibrato.

So glad that I had the pleasure of seeing him live on many occasions in his town of Toronto, Canada... one of the true legendary greats.

simply genius guitarist,his vocals just icing man,rip JEFF you were missed immediately,damn loss

Love how he eats the guitar in tribute to jimi Hendrix ... on many occasions..jeff Healey is a legend

Awesome musician. No telling what he would have accomplished had he not been taken from us so prematurely

Jef was awesome! Still is, we just can't see him until later.

coolest dude evever

Now this is how blues/rock is suppose to sound!!

@Smith8340

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Awesome stuff.

@jasonmartin5013

3 жыл бұрын

1000% agree

@dutchbosoxfan8919

4 ай бұрын

Meh...bit too clean. It's better with his own band. Album version is mean as hell though.

OMG 😅 Soo flipping awesome! Love that man & his music! Rest in Paradise.🤗

@kotysuefawcett6538

4 жыл бұрын

Makes me think, maybe I can too! 😉🤗

@christiecooper1479

2 жыл бұрын

🤗he's shreddin

Magnificent!! Medicine for my heart, soul and brain

What a pairing! One of the greatest sounds and sights I have ever seen. I sometimes think I watch it too much and will get tired of it and never do - never!

One of greatest guitarists ever!!!!

Always was amazed with the way he played guitar on his lap, pushing down like a keyboard, amazing!

God I miss this guy what a genius

Straight live n killing it vocally n on guitar...Jeff had it all smh Lawd

I wish they would have made a show of all the commercial breaks without the commercials just the live music going on during the breaks. This is awesome

God Bless you Jeff, thanks for everything you gave us

still love your Sounds!!

amazing performance!!!!!!!!!!

I love the jeff healy band a fan since the 80

Jeff is a beast. What a talent. Thanks so much for rocking our worlds. You da man!

This morning digging Jeff Healey!

super hot pickups, kind of remind me of my Rio Grande hots, always LOVED his playing and ability to feel it out with the band and audience. Much missed!

Jeff @ a young age lost his eyesight, but his fingers can fly on that guitar and make it sing. You will be greatly missed by all your friends Jeff. RIP

Always appreciated Jeff's humour and his laid back demeanor in interviews. He was so good that he wowed the band on his 1st visit to the point of being invited to sit in during the whole show! I've never seen that. Some guitarists make my eyebrows go up to the ceiling but Jeff propels them into the stratosphere.

Jeff unique musician R.I.P

I've been a guitarist for more than half my life and I still can't begin to comprehend this man's talents

JEFFERY!!! GOOD OL Canadian Boy !! RIP BIG MAN IN BLUES HEAVEN. LV FROM GATINEAU QUEBEC CANADA 🇨🇦

I had not heard of him but watching roadhouse I told my wife hey that dude is for real went out the next day and found 2 cassettes nobody could hit bends like Jeff - RIP.

Special thanks to Jeff and Stevie for the sounds I have loved all my life.

I remember watching this as it first aired. I was a second shift factory worker, but got off work early because it was Friday. Otherwise I might have missed it. Along with Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff was a huge inspiration to me and definitely shaped how I play guitar.

The guy got me into blues-rock. I'll never forget my first time hearing Jeff, nor the moment when I heard he had passed.

Got to play with him in Memphis. Great man kind and generous. Funny as hell. Tone of a beast. Vocals OMG unbelievable.

@christopherhorr6904

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome what a thrill it must have been!

Anyone who has taken the time to listen to Jeff Healy knows he is one of the best guitarist ever. Absolutely amazing. I love how he plays with so much feeling.

Died far too young 💔 😢 r I p

Amazing Guitarist and inspirational human!

There are many great guitar players throughout history. Only a few can be called legendary. Jeff made hitting that mark look easy. Great tone, groove and dynamics. Damn I miss Jeff and the other legends. I hope to get to heaven. They must have AWESOME jam sessions.

So blessed to have met him in 1988!

Jeff Healey is a Personal Favorite.. number 1 in my book.. Music from the Soul.. makes my heart & body want to move.. Thanks Jeff 🎶 ❤

What an amazing soul Jeff was. The world is worse off without a man like him. I mean 1 hell of a rolemodel. The world has changed for the worse so much since then. He died at 41. Im 42 and l just cant imagine. We all were cheated when he passed. What a great Man Jeff Healy was. He is in Rock n Roll Heaven now. Ya know they got a hell of a band!!!!

Absolutely mesmerizing. Not possible to listen to this without grinning. Thanks Jeff, for the goosebumps.

Thanks for posting. I remember watching this on an old tv, with a mono speaker and greening image.

He asked me to take him shopping for shoes...I chose out the pair he's wearing...blue swede! He was happy with the fit, but the brass guards on the tips of the toes were only decorative...he walked faster than the average person, though blind...was very hard on shoes. I was very low-income, thought we'd pulled out all the stops buying a $100 pair of shoes...didn't know he was better off than that, would've gone for the $180 pair, lol. But they looked great...eh! Lay offa them shoes! I got to go around with him a bit because I'd been very clever & had my number typed onto a card in braille at the CNIB then gave him my number. He was very appreciative of the extra effort. We all miss him something aweful. He married "the right girl" though & saw happiness in his life, thankfully. ...sigh....

@TabRoss1st

3 жыл бұрын

God Bless you brother for the extra effort. You are very lucky to have had close contact with him. I would give anything to have even met him one time just to shake his hand and thank him for his music. Thank you for sharing that story.

@paulcooper5748

3 жыл бұрын

Wow you got to hang out with jeff healey i would of loved that.

Hey there. Just bought a Jeff Healey CD ( It''s Tight Like That)... Never heard of him before.....my loss.!Great musician, and vocalist.Thanks for this video. Eric from "Down Under."

@clintonlamm7198

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome musician. No telling what he would have accomplished had he not been taken from us.

I hope Jeff knew how much is was respected by every Guitarist who ever heard him, still being discovered today, these Videos are great, back in the day, we didn't have KZread, just heard this guy on the Radio and thought WTAF, then trying to find his album in the UK, incredible talent.

If you can make SRV say "wow" when you're playing the guitar, then you just got one of the biggest approvals you can get. That's how you know the man can play. Not very many can bend the strings quite like you can. Anyone else notice that smile? Eternal. Rest peacefully up there Jeff. Music isn't the same down here without ya 🕊🙏🏼

Before my time! Cool video Right On!!!

Some people say he's in a better place. I say this place is better because he was in it. Brings more than a tear to my eye listening and watching what I think was one of the 3 greatest white blues players gone long before their time; Jeff, Gary, and Stevie. Unlike the other 2, I had the great pleasure of seeing Jeff live. To this day I've never seen anyone who could impress me more than what Jeff did that night. Long may you run and I know heaven is the best venue for blues music there ever was.

@LaurieLaSalle26

6 жыл бұрын

Jeff was in no hurry to check out, he loved his family, his guitar and his jazz 78's, what a collection he had... The man had cancer from an infant and although held at bay for the most part during his life he was constantly monitored at the cancer centers. When his cancer hit his lungs he went out of his way to make everybody feel better about it saying, Hey I had a good forty year run, there was bound to be a bump in the road sometime..Always positive thoughts and words from that man....This world was a better place with him in it with out doubt, he was an inspiration to so many....

@TabRoss1st

3 жыл бұрын

Great comment but it has nothing to do with being white.??? Being white has nothing to do with being a good blues player.??? Do you think only black people can play the blues? That's like saying only black people can play funk or jazz??? Hello?

Here to make an argument for the most underrated,least noticed,but most likely the best guitar player who ever lived,Jeff Healey.

This statement is often over used but Jeff Healey was often over looked. I have seen all of the top guitarist with the exception of Hendrix and Jeff was as good as any of them. Just great music. Sadly missed.

@paulcooper5748

3 жыл бұрын

True i would put him up against any of them he was brilliant a very much guitar hero of mine i thought he was awesome right from the start R.I.P jeff healey.

He was amazing for sure

I had the pleasure of seeing him live twice. 1988 and when he opened up for BB King.

Yeah no doubt he blasted 🎸 virtuoso off the charts back then His style one of a kind...him and SRV defined singular 🎸 showmanship that deliverd...80's were something else...

Holy effen sheiiit amazing

So great. I wish that I had heard him play live - every time he came through my town I was either playing or out on the road.

Yeeeaa !!! Jeff Healey

Pure God-Given Talent 😎 Awesome

I saw Jeff at the Bean Blossom Boogie in Indiana in about 96.It was a once a year Harley party sponcered by ABATE of Indiana.He was amazing and man that guy rocked.A group of people that were deaf and blind followed him around.RIP Jeff.....you are dearly missed.

Awesome version.😁👊🤟

When the impossible becomes possible

Sure do miss Jeff !

Really a guitar genius, and he played with a ton of emotion. Kind of a forgotten guitar hero.