Comments on: Guest Blog – Rob Quail

By: Lisa Cherefko

Lisa Cherefko — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 22:30:13 +0000

Thank you for this. I love reading about Jeff from the people who knew him. Some of my favorite photos of Jeff are those where he’s laughing and he has his shoulders up like a little kid that just got away with something so your description of how he loved to laugh was perfect.

By: Kim Doolittle

Kim Doolittle — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 03:14:54 +0000

Ever so eloquently put Rob as per usual. We were all lucky to have basked in that light even for a moment.

By: Glenn Willson

Glenn Willson — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:25:45 +0000

Thanks for sharing Rob …Truely enjoyed the read Glenn

By: frank p.

frank p. — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:17:53 +0000

Thank You So Much Rob. I don’t know if we crossed paths somewhere along the way, probably. For #5, I would like to add Compassion. Jeff would always put anyone ahead of himself. I remember a time when my friend Pete and I roadied for the band to carry the boys and gear to a gig, can’t remember the gymnasium. Pete’s old beat up brown van had Jeff lying down after the show from exhaustion to rest on the way home. Inner Peace and Solace.

By: Sharon Apsley

Sharon Apsley — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:57:50 +0000

I was lucky enough to have known Jeff from the age of 14 or 15. I recognize the names of both Rob Quail, and Jeff Lebar. In fact, Jeff (Healey) and Jeff (Lebar) played in my parents basement, for my 16th birthday. They brought along a drummer friend with a 21 piece drum kit. It was awesome.

I introduced Jeff to some guys at my school (in Oakville) and they formed a band and played at the schools’ battle of the bands.

I saw Jeff play live frequently. He started out at dive bars, playing country music. I was there for many of his shows, always on the guest list. i never got tired of watching him play, and watching him lead the band. He was amazing to watch; such a great talent and such a humble person. His parents were amazing people too.

He would call to keep in touch, we never lost contact.The last time that I saw him was in 2005, at Healey’s. It was great to see him again. I still think about him often, and will forever miss his voice, his laugh and his music. He was one hell of a great guy!

By: Beverly Benton

Beverly Benton — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:37:57 +0000

I remember his presence well. I grew up in Austin, Texas and I must have seen Jeff play ten times. I never missed a show if he came to Austin. I’ve bought lots of CDs over the years and collected so much music but I never get tired of listening to his recordings! They are truly timeless. I remember feeling SO very lucky to get to see him perform. He was the cream of the crop. I was so sad when he died. He left us wanting more, that’s for sure! Thanks for writing this! It was a great read.~Beverly Benton
PS It’s so funny that he’s wearing a RATT concert t-shirt in the pic.

By: Karaleigh 1

Karaleigh 1 — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 20:30:40 +0000

Excellent tribute Rob! Well done!

By: Rick Murray

Rick Murray — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:24:40 +0000

Rob, you were truly blessed to have that association with Jeff.

As I read your post I was thinking how great that would have been to know Jeff personally. I saw him in the early 90’s and I was front row. I too was mesmerized by his playing style and also felt that same big presence that emanated from him while he played spectacularly for a truly appreciative audience. I still play “Feel This” cd weekly and never grow tired of it. I wonder if there is a video available of that show with Jeff and Stevie Ray? I would love to have it.

Thanks for sharing your memories.

By: Ed Kamp

Ed Kamp — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:41:09 +0000

Thanx for the reminiscences. What an interesting phenomenon he was..