In February of 1989, a group of Canadian music superstars gathered on stage for the “Stars Shine for Joe Philion” concert, a benefit to help raise money for an incredibly brave young man…
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Joe Philion was just 14 years old when the family’s home near Orillia, Ontario, caught fire in March of 1988. After getting his younger brother to safety, Joe ran back into the burning house in search of his mother, who unbeknownst to him, had already left to drive her husband to work. By the time he managed to escape through a window out into the snow, Philion had already suffered burns to 90% of his body.
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Despite being in the midst of a major tour of Europe and the USA, Jeff and the band quickly agreed to perform a short set for this worthy cause…
Money raised by this concert and the community helped Joe’s family to rebuild their home and pay for his ongoing care.
Set List:
1. My Little Girl
2. Confidence Man
3. Angel Eyes
4. See The Light
Enjoy! (…and a special thank you to László Kaszás for bringing this to our attention!)
Glass Tiger Big Bang Jeff Healey Band and Candi performed Feb 15 1989 at the Music Express Awards which raised funds for Joey. The event was staged at Superstars and was televised by YTV
Thanks Laszlo! Nagjon yo from a Magyar. See the Light still brings chills. Jeff always mixed it up for us to inspire any given moment. Why was he missed again for the Walk of Fame in T.O. is beyond me to comprehend. Come on T.O. let’s try again OK?
Does anyone know if I can get a copy of all the bands that played at this benefit concert? I was at this concert and would love to see the archives. Thanks.
Whoa, what a fantastic set! And that first solo . . . incredible! Thanks so much for this!
Jeff was one of the greats. Just think where he’s playing now and who he’s playing with. Talk about a band. He will always be missed. God bless Jeff..
Glass Tiger Big Bang Jeff Healey Band and Candi performed Feb 15 1989 at the Music Express Awards which raised funds for Joey. The event was staged at Superstars and was televised by YTV
My son Jimmy is in heaven since May 10.2010 so i am thinking he knows Jeff very well.
We’re very sorry for your loss Kelly. Our sincere condolences. ~Rog
God Bless Them Both Kelly.
Thanks Laszlo! Nagjon yo from a Magyar. See the Light still brings chills. Jeff always mixed it up for us to inspire any given moment. Why was he missed again for the Walk of Fame in T.O. is beyond me to comprehend. Come on T.O. let’s try again OK?
Does anyone know if I can get a copy of all the bands that played at this benefit concert? I was at this concert and would love to see the archives. Thanks.
Glass Tiger
Jeff Healey
Big Bang
Candi and the Backbeat
I was the event promoter, Ytv has copies of the show