Date of Birth: March 25, 1966
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Date of Death: March 2, 2008
Biography
Norman Jeffrey “Jeff” Healey was a Canadian blues, rock, and jazz guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Healey was a musical prodigy who lost his sight at the age of one due to a rare form of eye cancer called retinoblastoma. Despite his blindness, he developed a unique style of playing the guitar flat on his lap. Healey first gained widespread recognition with his band, the Jeff Healey Band, which was formed in 1985. Their debut album, “See the Light,” released in 1988, included the hit single “Angel Eyes” and earned him international acclaim. Over his career, Healey released several successful albums, both solo and with his band, and explored multiple genres including jazz. He also hosted a radio show in Canada focusing on vintage jazz. Jeff Healey passed away in 2008, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable music and an inspiration for many musicians worldwide.
5 Interesting Facts about Jeff Healey
1. Jeff Healey started playing guitar at the age of three.
2. He was discovered by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert Collins, who helped him gain a record deal.
3. Healey appeared in the 1989 film “Road House” starring Patrick Swayze.
4. Besides guitar, he played trumpet and clarinet in his jazz band.
5. Healey’s album “See the Light” was nominated for a Grammy Award.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jeff Healey
1. “Being blind, I feel there is a certain amount of musical freedom that others don’t have.”
2. “If you can’t play it, feel it.”
3. “Music is the one thing that has always been there for me, no matter what.”
4. “I don’t play music to be famous. I play because I love the craft.”
5. “My blindness has allowed me to focus on the things that really matter.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the height of his career, Jeff Healey’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Jeff Healey had two children: a son named Derek and a daughter named Rachel.
Relevant Links
1. [Jeff Healey Official Website](http://www.jeffhealey.com/
2. [Jeff Healey Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Healey
5. [Road House Movie (IMDB](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098206/
