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03-03-2008, 08:50 AM
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Blind Guitarist Jeff Healey Dies at 41
Blind rock and jazz musician Jeff Healey has died after a lifelong battle against cancer. He was 41.
Healey died Sunday evening in a Toronto hospital, said bandmate Colin Bray, who was in the room with Healey's family when the guitarist died. The Grammy-nominated Healey rose to stardom as the leader of the Jeff Healey Band, a rock-oriented trio that gained international acclaim and platinum record sales with the 1988 album "See the Light." The album included the hit single "Angel Eyes." Healey had battled cancer since age 1, when a rare form of retinal cancer known as Retinoblastoma claimed his eyesight. Due to his blindness, Healey taught himself to play guitar by laying the instrument across his lap. His unique playing style, combined with his blues-oriented vocals, earned him a reputation as a teenage musical prodigy. He shared stages with George Harrison, B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan. More here: Blind Guitarist Jeff Healey Dies at 41 - MSN Music News RIP Jeff. |
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03-03-2008, 10:11 AM
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This guy knew how to rock..I saw him a few times and the shows we're great. A truly unique guitar style.
Sad news. Only 41 too...wow.
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03-03-2008, 12:29 PM
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03-03-2008, 02:18 PM
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Wow!!! How sad...
I never knew he was sick. Another huge loss. RIP Jeff.
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