Comments on: Six Years In The Blink Of An Eye…

By: Tonouchi

Tonouchi — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 14:05:07 +0000

Hello from Japan. I’m a 35 years old Japanese man.
When I was 15, my friend introduced to me ” see the light” of Jeff.
One time listening was good enough to start loving him and his music,
and I bought his CD immediately. I have grown up but I always meet
him on youtube every morning before going to work. I like your smile when
playing your guitar. I really miss you…..

By: frank

frank — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 02:14:13 +0000

Cristie and Rog. Thank You for this. My memories of Jeff are priceless. I was so blessed to have met him and his humour was his greatest asset if you know what I mean. What a great soul and inspiration for all of us.

By: Don Garvey

Don Garvey — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:13:05 +0000

Had heard Jeff and his band on the radio. Used to listen on occasion to his radio show on the CBC. And, just recently found a copy of his live Jazz album with Colin Barber(?). Have always loved music – period. And his, especially.

By: Heather Knapp

Heather Knapp — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:58:50 +0000

The Jeff Healey Band was indeed one of my favorite bands. He sang from the heart and played with such ease. I was honored to have met him and the rest of the band on his bus in Peterborough. He had such warmth. And his beautiful baby girl only a couple of months old at the time thrilled me to no end. I will never forget his concerts always a joy to me and and great time was had. When he disbanded the jeff Healey band and played with the Jazz Wizards I was again thrilled and lucky to be in the presence of Jeff. Rest in Peace. you are loved

By: Big Mike

Big Mike — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:20:48 +0000

I first heard of Jeff after reading about him in a guitar magazine, right as “See the Light” was being released. As a huge Stevie Ray fan, I had to run out and pick up the CD. I was completely floored! I unfortunately never got to see him live, but continued to buy all his records, until he drifted away from the blues/rock and into his jazz phase, which, while disappointing to many, I completely understand, as an artist needs to do what makes them happy. Godspeed Jeff, we all miss you terribly!

By: Patrick Longworth

Patrick Longworth — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 02:19:40 +0000

I became aware of Jeff Healey at some point whether through a video show, the movie he was in, an album of his or something; I don’t quite recall now; anyway, I am thankful that I got to see him in concert once (The Breakers in Point Roberts?, Washington) as well as listen to the albums released before and since he left us. Definitely one of the best and one of my favorite musicians (not just favorite Canadian musicians)…it’s so neat to learn how he got to meet other guitarists whose music I also enjoy – Stevie Ray, BB King etc.

By: Peggy

Peggy — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 02:19:05 +0000

6 years, Wow, I miss him every single day. I was definitely one of the lucky ones that knew Jeff his whole life. I love that he has left such and incredible legacy for his wonderful family.
Stories, memories and so much love…always in my heart my friend.

By: T Stafford

T Stafford — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 01:27:14 +0000

My wife won tickets from Q107 a Toronto radio station.
So we went to the Toronto music awards.
Jeff Healey sat down on a chair on stage 10 feet in front of me.
When he started to play, He blew me away!!!!
He sang from the soul.
Big fan ever since.
Sad he is gone, He left us a great gift with his music.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 01:25:19 +0000

My friend dragged me to one Saturday afternoon jam at Healey’s in T.O. And I never looked back. We were there every weekend. I’m so grateful we got to meet Jeff and see him and the band play. He had a great mischievous sense of humour and even made time to sit with us on my friend’s birthday. He was a beautiful person with unbelievable talent and those afternoons we spent listening to them play will be cherished for the rest of my life. I wish I could say thanks. We miss you Jeff. Truly do.

By: Jim Chisholm

Jim Chisholm — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 00:46:12 +0000

I was knocked for a loop when Jeff left us. I remember that we were hopeful that he was getting through his illness and then it was over so quick. I met Jeff a few times in Vancouver and cherished the warmth and fun energy he had. One night when he was filling in for a sick member of a featured band at The Yale Hotel, he broke a string on his guitar. I was close by and was able to lend him my Strat so he could continue. Little did he know and to his great surprise, that guitar was equipped with some lovely and very powerful DiMarzio “Fat Strat” pick-ups which made him turn the volume on his Marshal amp down! Needless to say, he had a lot of fun with it, jumping with joy as he ripped some awesome solos. We had a hearty laugh after he was done. It makes me sad and happy when I remember that day and others that I spent some time with him. Peace! ^/^