he was the lead singer and guitarist of The Jeff Healey Band. Hallo Cristie, Beautifully said Cristie, its still hard to believe Jeff is gone period, let alone 10 years now. Thank you so much for those wonderful words. May 9, 2008 63 Dislike Share Save srvsgal 59 subscribers Jeff's wife Cristie,addressing the crowd on at the 5-3-08Tribute concert. After 10 years, his memory still lives on in our hearts and in his music , which we are blessed to have forever. http://youtu.be/R1L91vH8IrQ, Hello Cristie I am so glad that you have set up this site! Healey's death came a month before the release of Mess of Blues, which was his first rock/blues album in eight years. R I P Jeff. I remember watching him play and i was overcome with tears,the happy kind though. We still love and live on. He was a genius on the guitar. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Mr. Healey after a show in London. Comment Jeff siempre estara en el corazon de todos. I hadnt realized that Jeff Healey was no longer with us. I loved his music from then on and when I found out about his death I just could not believe it but the way I have always looked at it is that God must need all the good people in heaven with him. For some reason I did a Jeff Healey search and it brought me here. That was a day I will never forget. His music will still play for a long time, and I made it available to my chidren, and now as a GranPa old pall of 3 years old (grandson) is able to ask me to put music of Jeff when he cam at home take care. The couple had a daughter named Rachel before parting ways in 1998. All the best!!! But, in the YT comments I read that Jeff passed away many years ago. Seeing his play guitar on his lap was amazing. 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. She is credited with 309 confirmed kills and is considered the most successful female sniper in recorded history. Jeff p.s. I know he is continuing his wonderful work in otherworldly music on the other side camp. I left there more inspired than any concert I have ever seen and I have seen many.. Keep Jeff in the hearts, souls and minds of the world. Healey wishes he could have seen your beauty. For the fictional character, see, Jeff Healey solo and with The Jazz Wizards. Where in the world can I get ? I truly appreciate reading his wifes article here. Damn my loss. If possible, I would love it if his version of On The Road Again from the movie Roadhouse were released. I still thing of him and the great music when I go past the Paddock or now closed Silver Dollar. xo, A great letter from Jeffs wife Christy. Angel Eyes was my favourite! He was adopted as an infant;[3] his adoptive father was a firefighter. We went to Fiddle Heads restaurant before the concert, and their was Jeff with his friends. I only saw Jeff in concert once in Philly. How old is Jeff Healey: 42 years old Male Birthday: March 25, 1966 Zodiac sign: Aries Nationality: Toronto , Canada Spouse: Krista Miller (m. 1992, div. I went to the theater to see Roadhouse and I could not believe what I heard, he blew me away with the way he played that guitar. I love his music. As a guitarist and working musician, I have the greatest respect and admiration for Mr. Healey and his music. It also featured the single "Hideaway" which later earned a Grammy Award nomination under the category Best Rock Instrumental Performance. Healey married Krista Miller in 1992; they had a daughter and were divorced in 1998. Angel Eyes. He then threw his towel to me which someone else caught and gave to me. Canada had the best. 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 . Select Options. I have seen 20-30 concerts in my day but none of them got to me like Jeffs did. Kind of a baby face, and there is certainly nothing wrong with that. The crowd knew what we were doing and we got a Huge response from the crowd when we were done . Your heartfelt words just lift me up as his music does for so many<3:). If longtime Jeff Healy Band drummer and manager Tom Stephen doesn't have the greatest story ever of a first impression of a legend, it's got to be close. To discover more about Jeff, his life and his work, visit our History page. Thank you for sharing him with us. ARG! I was watching Jeff today when he did the 3 song set in the Jimmy Rogers tribute. A life long impact and still fresh and amazing to this day. The song Angel Eyes was playing at night club when I first met my husband, so it will always be special to us.Now 31 years later still our song. The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday released mugshots of sexy starlet Krista Miller, who was arrested in an anti-illegal drug operation by the Quezon City Police District. But I know my daddy and Jeff are up there with God and daddy is just singing Angel Eyes as loud as he did that day in the car. So i googled Jeffs name and although Ive always enjoyed his music, I never knew much about him. We are in lockdown due to a virus known as Covid 19. He married Cristie Hall in 2004 and had a son with her. Well, Tommy may have been heavy maintenance -on the heels of the Steel Road Tour but, hey the show must go on. I never got to see him, but his music was a big part of my growing up. What an amazing talent. Ever since then I was hooked on is music . Associated With He performed a cover of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" with Jeff Lynne. It is little enough, but it is all I can do to remember this amazing musician. I am still a Big fan of Jeff. I still tell everyone about Jeff! My son is 11. , I wasnt a very big follower of your husband. This had to be pre-1985. Very accomplished musician. Cristie Healey here! I published the song of great merit Mess O Blues in his honor to YouTube. I still remember the first time I heard Jeff music. Just another gig story but, I was into SRV and blues/rock guitar and seeking out great players. I listen to his show on Jazz 91.1, on just after the Dinner Jazz prgm, which we have become addicted to. Bought all the music as it came out anxiously awaiting what he would come out with next as each disc was released. Since his passing, Ive had the privilege to learn how much his fans care. [18], Healey married Krista Miller in 1992; they had a daughter and were divorced in 1998. His birthday the Christian Catholic world recognizes as special day. RIP old friend. Seen him in Cincy at Bogarts about 1989, tore it up, one of the best. This is a community-built gear list for Jeff Healey. The joy in his life is evident in his playing. Krista Miller was born in 1969. If he could do it then I can deal with my problems and live my life to the fullest also! Thank-you so very much! 1966 - 2008 Canadian music icon, Jeff Healey, was born in Toronto on March 25, 1966. Jeff was staying with him, he said, and this kid is going places and was going to be big. jc. Thanks to the incredible vision and dedication of Roger and the entire team involved, I was delighted that we were able to share these astonishing works with all of you. We also saw him in Ottawa at the Central after coming from seeing Dan Ackroyd at the NAC! He was so friendly, warm and fun as he politely replied to my inquiries. I have one small favor to ask,and that is I would like to get some pictures of Jeffs guitars,and especially the Cry Baby pedal which I customized for him before he got famous. One of the most natural blues man I ever had the privilege to have seen live! Thoughts with you and your kids at this time. Truly timeless. And I still have not forgotten about him and IM still not over it. While the band was recording See the Light, they were also filming (and recording for the soundtrack of) the Patrick Swayze film Road House. [2] In 1990, the band won the Juno Award for Canadian Entertainer of the Year. Brings back so many memories! Your continued loyalty has encouraged us to keep finding new ways to remember him and I thank you so very much for that. He had a big smile on his face through the whole show! The courageous, big hearted, Jeff Healey remains an inspiration to us all, he was a real man. I was blessed to see your husband perform in Dallas at an SRV Ride and Rememberance. Im a guitarist and I have enjoyed Jeff music for years. 3,739 talking about this. I hope his children have his talent and charisma Ill be there when they come. A real life guitar hero who lives on in the hearts of his many fans. I continue to play Jeffs music in my car.. Man has a soulful sound, a comforting sound. Its wonderful that Roger always makes it a point to keep Jeffs name relevant. Just about every time a song from The Jeff Healey Band Master Hits comes on I stop what Im doing,go back in the man cave and turn off random play and listen to the whole album! Jeff Healey (born Norman Jeffrey Healey on March 25, 1966 in Toronto, Canada, died March 2, 2008) was a blues-rock guitarist and vocalist that fronted The Jeff Healey Band in Toronto, ON in read more. I use to go around to the clubs with Jeff and on a number of occasions I recorded the band,so he could hear what they sounded like.I still have the tapes,and want to put together a CD of these recordings for posterity. Not to mention his appearance is BEAUTIFUL. Loved Healey since I was just a kid. Jeff will live forever for all that knew his music!! I am revisiting all my favorites by Jeff. Maryke Mior. Heaven got a great guitarist. I smile everytime I hear it. All the best to the Healey Clan. My heart goes out to you, his family and all the other fans who still love Jeffs music. It is quite often when I pick up my strat that I immediately riff My Little Girl or Confidence Man. 750", "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart Week Ending 16 Jul 1995", "Billboard > Artists / Jeff Healey > Chart History > Billboard 200", "ARIA Charts Accreditations 2002 Albums", Australian Recording Industry Association, "Gold & Platinum Results for Jeff Healey", "RPM Magazine Vol.49 No.11 - January 14, 1989 - page 6", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jeff_Healey&oldid=1132405471, Musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor, Krista Miller (m. 1992, div. He married Cristie Hall in 2003 and had a son with her. His main jazz group for touring and recording was Jeff Healey's Jazz Wizards. I was, admittedly resentful at first, as most people usually grieve privately. And you did it without all the weight of shitty stuff this world has against you. Sincerely, elaine, What a gift Jeff gave us 2 my husband and myself! Thank you so much for taking the time to address us Christie. Jeff was one of the greatest musician ever, he can seat and play shoulder to shoulder with Jimi Hendrix.