Guitarist Jeff Healey dies of cancer
Category: Politics
The blind Canadian rock and blues musician Jeff Healey has died of cancer on the eve of a new album release. The famous guitarist, who played with his instrument flat on his lap, died of cancer in a Toronto hospital on Sunday, a spokesperson said.
I have always been impressed by Healey. Its a great shame that cancer finally got him. He is one of the most inspiring guitarists of his generation. And lets face it his music made the movie Roadhouse.
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I think I have seen Healey live. I was always impressed by just how good he was despite the fact he was blind. His playing was just so full of feeling. Just check this out and his version of My Guitar Gently Weeps is pretty impressive too.
