You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded photos to this memorial. He was very accomadating and friendly. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He spoke tonite about Toronto music nazis who say no-one wants to hear old Jazz from the 1920s.. I have always been and always will be a devoted fan. RIP Mr. Healey. Every child who is diagnosed with Retinoblastoma deserves the chance to fight this with great success. Luckily, Dereks Retinoblastoma situation has had amazing success! Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star WebToday, his widow Cristie step-mom to Healey's daughter Rachel, now 19, and mom to Derek, 9 continues to talk about Daisy's whenever she can, like when she's doing interviews about Healey's induction this Saturday (Oct. 18) into Canada's Walk of Fame and his posthumous Cineplex Legends Award taking place in his hometown of Toronto. IM AROUND SAME AGE AS JEFF WOULD BE IM 51 , YES JEFF LEFT US WAY TO SOON!! Starting in 1990 he hosted a radio program of very early jazz on Healey leaves his wife, Christie, daughter Rachel, 13, and son Derek, 3, as well as his father and stepmother, Bud and Rose Healey, and sisters Laura and Linda. Unfortunately, if the cancer is not caught, it will inevitably make its way to the brain and the child will not survive. Over the last few years, Ive had the chance to discover new music of Jeffs that I had never heard before. All the very best to you and your family, you ladies have done a wonderful job raising Rachel and Derek. I used to love to watch him having fun hed throw his head back and laugh like a little child.Healey leaves his wife, Christie, daughter Rachel, 13, and son Derek, 3, as well as his father and stepmother, Bud and Rose Healey, and sisters Laura and Linda. the music I listen to (and now the radio programs also! I liked that. Somewhere I have a bootleg recording of him playing at the first show I saw him at; Mississippi Nights in St Louis, MO. Wish I could be there. WebView the profiles of people named Rachel Healey. Healey married Krista Miller in 1992; they had a daughter and were divorced in 1998. There are so many times we wish Jeff couldve been here to see the appreciation shown for all he contributed throughout his lifetime. This account has been disabled. But it took him and a team of Healeys colleagues years to gain access to the storage space where the master tracks were kept. Do you know if there are any commercially available DVDS that teach his techniques? Lol, Hi Luke. He looks over your familyI have no doubt about that. Wise words from my mom when we lost my brother when I was 8 Its so true.. I have met them because they trained under Dr. Brenda Gallie as well as many other amazing doctors with the Retinoblastoma team at Sick Kids Hospital here in Toronto.

Greetings to your children from Suriname. Looking so forward to this. One of the most natural blues man I ever had the privilege to have seen live! Healey leaves his wife, Christie, daughter Rachel, 13, and son Derek, 3, as well as his father and stepmother, Bud and Rose Healey, and sisters Laura and Linda. The family now seems to be fully set and happily living a life that they earned by breaking away from the bounds of the FLDS cult. I play his CDs every day and still await the next underground back door live show to be offered and Ill be ready to purchase it whenever it happens. The two have a son named Derek. Jeffs dad, Bud, had played some Hawaiian guitar and set it up for Jeff to play slide on. of him and he looks just like Jeff. Thank God for You Tube and being to research all the venues and live clips that keep me going, Still listen weekly. Jeff was self-taught. Thanks to the incredible research, early detection developments and treatment options, he has grown from a baby with several tumors in both eyes to an 11 year old healthy boy with near perfect visionand doesnt even wear glasses. I have several people in my family as well as a two family pets who all are simultaneously slipping away, and I reflect on the time Jeff said philosophically, when queried by a media person about his health challenges, Ive had a good run. Sometimes daily. After 10 years, his memory still lives on in our hearts and in his music , which we are blessed to have forever. Memories are YOURS, and can never be changed or taken away. Eight years after Jeff Healey died of cancer in 2008, his estate is releasing a new album to mark what would have been the musicians 50th birthday. Its going to be an incredible show and we hope to see you all there! Cause you cant pull the wool over me cause Im a confidence man, Angel eyes is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard. NOONE COMPARES, Love ya Cristie. Anyway , not to ramble on .. Was thinking of my husband and the music , I play CDs often ,but some how have lost some of my original CDs . I was lucky enough to spend some time with Mr. Healey after a show in London. I myself have met many doctors from around the world who have come to train and specialize in Retinoblastoma. At that point, continuing to play with the guitar flat as hed been doing for some time made sense to his brain (although by then, he was grown enough to play it on his lap). So glad to see he was loved by his wife and family and all his fans. Every pore of his body exuded the vibrant sounds which he was able to produce through his guitar and the vibrancy and tone of his voice were very ethereal. Its wonderful that Roger always makes it a point to keep Jeffs name relevant. Im very sorry for your loss. Stay tuned! presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution My condolences on this anniversary. The couple had one child together, a daughter named Rachel. ALL proceeds of this show will be donated to World Eye Cancer Hope (aka WeCHope). And thats my Jeff Healey storyHope you enjoyed reading it. Webrachel healey jeff healey's daughter. He just thought that the lap was the proper place and learned that way. And Freedom , Jeff Healey Still Remain Incredible Guitar Legend. Enjoyed reading this post about him. Guitar lessons (opens in new tab): Born in 1966, Jeff Healey (opens in new tab) began playing the guitar at the extraordinarily young age of three, appearing on childrens television aged nine and playing in a covers band by 15. Im so SORRY and saddened today, God bless all of the Healey family. In 1992, Jeff Healey married his first wife Krista Miller. Holy mackerel, thats that kid! On the family front, Jeffs daughter has grown into an incredibly accomplished young woman, our son is now 13 and I think they love their fathers music just as much as we do. The couple had a daughter named Rachel before parting ways in 1998. Well, Tommy may have been heavy maintenance -on the heels of the Steel Road Tour but, hey the show must go on. They knew he had retinoblastoma, but its a very difficult thing to He was a very talented man. No equal in watching him perform! WebToday, his widow Cristie step-mom to Healey's daughter Rachel, now 19, and mom to Derek, 9 continues to talk about Daisy's whenever she can, like when she's doing interviews about Healey's induction this Saturday (Oct. 18) into Canada's Walk of Fame and his posthumous Cineplex Legends Award taking place in his hometown of Toronto. Charles..nAnita. All Luv Ricki xxoo, Yes, so do think and feel many of us, all over the globe! No matter where his performance whether it is electric or acoustic he managed to bring sounds that were unique to the whole scene. It was always game on for him. As a fellow musician I knew the very first time I ever heard you that you were someone very unique and very special. I try to remind myself that Jeff was about living, always. R. I. P. Jeff. 10 years is short compared to how long into the future you will be remembered. God Bless and have a great 2018.. Lovely words Cristie and I think I can safely say that Jeffs memory and his legacy is in safe hands and the work that you do, assisted by Rog to keep the flame alight is truly appreciated so from one of your many friends from across the pond can I say thank you both and thank you Jeff for all the great music we miss you man! Huh? Healey recorded 36 songs during this time with his band and only 12 of them ended up on an album released in 2000 - his last with the Jeff Healey Band before he moved into jazz and blues. I thought Damn! Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. It obviously showed in his music but it showed in his family with our son Derek and his daughter Rachel. Was rewatching the movie Road House and wondered what became of this handsome sweet singer. A truly magical experience.. As an RB survivor (my daughter too) and a blues rock fan around town, I remember hearing Jeff at Multiple venues around town and of course at the club on Bathurst at Queen . Anyone can read Conversations, but to contribute, you should be a registered Torstar account holder. During that time I discovered Jeff Healey. Id like to know if anyone has heard or knows the same story of learning the guitar and if theres other Chicago stories from the early 80s. Rachel Jeffs lives with her husband, Brandon, in their home in North Idaho with all their children. 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So, he always gave back. So bummed I cannot go but hope all of you have a great night ! See also Now I keep him and music alive by playing his music at parties and putting on my concert DVDs for anyone who comes to the house and hasnt seen him before. Resend Activation Email. Rachels Song.wmv Loonytalker 115 subscribers Subscribe Share Save 10K views 12 years ago Jeff Healey's Rachels Song.wmv Loonytalker 115 subscribers Subscribe Share Save 10K views 12 years ago Jeff Healey's Having lost his sight as a child, Jeff developed his preferred method of playing the guitar flat on his lap, fretting from above. You have been so supportive and always ready to hear the next new surprise we have in store for you! Its been so important to me that Jeffs work is available to his children. Heres a link to a photo I took of Jeff that night. With such a treasure trove of material, my Ipod plays Healey music every day. So glad we saw you in Islington in 07. Webrachel healey jeff healey's daughter. I play Jeffs music and it takes me to a better place. Remember all he accomplished, all he shared with us, and all he still encourages us to be, despite leaving us far too soon. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. You see, his blindness was something I ALWAYS forgot about when I was lucky enough to watch him live.. He was married to Krista Miller Healey in 1992, but they divorced in 1998.
An added thing Ill never forget is watching him ride the mechanical bull after the show !! During the 1990s, he had a radio show on a Toronto jazz station; he spun classics from his personal collection of 30,000 vinyl records. I dont remember what year it was, but it was in Perth Ontario. RIP my friend. Keeps me sane. WebNorman Jeffrey "Jeff" Healey was a blind Canadian jazz and blues-rock vocalist and guitarist who attained musical and personal popularity, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. Although I am 12 years older that Jeff was and played guitar longer than Jeff, he was a huge, huge inspiration to me and still is. Downchild himself Donnie Walsh, some very cool surprises and a KILLER House Band feat. Stay tuned here and on our official Facebook page (facebook.com/JeffHealeyOfficial) for some awesome news in the new year! I am very sad that he passed away but we , his fans always remember this talented great guitarist.RIP Jeff Healey . He was someone who had unbelievable determination and passion and drive in anything he did, she said. Just wanted to mention that I not only listen to Jeff a lot and adapt some of his techniques to my playing,I also think of things he has said in the past. 28.8K followers. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. A bar in Toronto, ON, Canada (Jeff Healey's Roadhouse) which showcases blues bands is named after him. It was a department store acoustic. By that I mean, after a brief time of collecting info and options, he usually took a running start at anything that stood out as an obstacle. Year should not be greater than current year. Thanks for reaching out. Sorry! He introduced me to Jeff who was very friendly. It was full and his sound was amazing. Never gets old. He should be in every Hall of Fame pertaining to anything to do with music especially the guitar. Head on. He endures because he was special. The two never knew each other, though my father thought his performances in the Road House film were pretty remarkable. Thanks for your help! I was awestruck. So please, join us to celebrate Jeff for what would have been his 50th birthday this year and support World Eye Cancer Hope and the wonderful work they do. What a great legacy. Hey Sheldon! You were probably the only one there who knew that. Its hard to believe almost unimaginable, that it has been a decade since we lost Jeff. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. March 2nd has always been a difficult day, filled with sadness as we think of him. Saw the him live before a Big Band in Va. that is why we went to hear him only could not believe it ! Featuring: Albert Lee, Sonny Landreth, Walter Trout, The Trews, Philip Sayce, The Jeff Healey Alumni Band, Special guests Shakura SAida, Mr. What a talented but humble man. Canada had the best. WebNorman Jeffrey "Jeff" Healey was a blind Canadian jazz and blues-rock vocalist and guitarist who attained musical and personal popularity, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s. Rachel, Healeys daughter from his first marriage, did not have the disease. The final result is an album of digitally remastered tracks that Costa thinks may be some of the best rock performances Healey ever did. Jeff was staying with him, he said, and this kid is going places and was going to be big. Youll live on in my memories until my time on earth has ended and get to come to see you perform again in the afterlife. Wish we could have met him. Hes one of many talented blues musicians who have left us that I would have lived to have seen. WebIn 1992, Jeff Healey married his first wife Krista Miller. Always a fan of Jeffs, I was thrilled that he was performing in our area. Love and respect to his family and friends. If you keep seeing this error please email us. With this band, Healey performed at numerous local clubs in Toronto. The amount of braille material in our home was a close second to his record collection. Forever Loved and missed. WebJeff Healey.