Norman Jeffrey Healey (born 25 March 1966), known professionally as Jeff Healey, is a Canadian jazz and blues-rock guitarist and vocalist.
Born in Toronto, Healey was raised in the city's west end. His father was a firefighter. Healey is blind; he lost his sight when he was one year old, due to cancer of the eyes—his eyes had to be surgically removed, and he was given artificial replacements. Nevertheless he began playing guitar when he was only three, developing his unique style of playing the instrument flat on his lap.
Healey has discovered and helped develop the careers of other artists, including Amanda Marshall and Terra Hazelton.
On January 11, 2007, Healey underwent surgery to remove cancerous tissue from both lungs. In the previous eighteen months he had two sarcomas removed from his legs. He continues to tour and thrill audiences everytwhere.
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Thanks George! Have a great weekend!!
George - I love this guy and I'm sorry to hear about his medical troubles. I'm sure touring keeps him going.
Hope you are doing well!
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Yes, he is an inspiration and a dynamic performer. Have a great weekend, George.
hi my man...this guy is so talented. I wondered where I had seen him. He looked familiar. It was from that movie, Roadhouse.
thanks bbay the vids were awesome.
You have a fabulous weekend babes. Keep well and keep warm. :)
Thanks George! Another great CMF!
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I always loved "Angel Eyes" but never knew much about Jeff Healy - thanks, George!
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