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Jeff Healey was born on this day in 1966. Born in Toronto, Canada, he lost his eyesight at the age of eight months due to a rare form of cancer. He persevered to become an acclaimed musician, sharing his beautiful talent with the world. Healey actually started playing the guitar at the age of three years old.

An amazing blues/rock guitarist, Jeff Healey released several oustanding records. During his too-brief lifetime, he also toured with many acts, including Dire Straits, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, BB King, ZZ Top, Steve Lukather, Eric Clapton and many more.

His discography includes:

1988: See the Light (Arista)
1989: Road House Soundtrack
1990: Hell to Pay (Arista)
1992: Feel This (Arista)
1995: Cover to Cover (Arista)
2000: Get Me Some (Eagle)
2002: Among Friends
2003: Live at Healey’s (Bolder)
2004: Adventures in Jazzland (Healeyophonic)
2005: The Jeff Healey Band Live at Montreux 1999 (Eagle)
2006: It’s Tight Like That (Stony Plain)
2008: Mess of Blues (Stony Plain)
2009: Songs From The Road (Stony Plain)

Healey passed away from cancer in 2008.

Happy Birthday, Jeff.

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