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Paul Barrere of Little Feat has passed…
Hello all. Saturday night brought with it the sad news that guitarist Paul Barrere of the band Little Feat has passed away... Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to his many friends and loved ones. Paul Barrere joined the legendary Little Feat in 1972 ahead of...
Rest In Peace Bud…
Bud HealeyDecember 1st, 1934 - July 6th, 2019 *** “I would say that every firefighter who worked in the Etobicoke fire department before 1990 knows who [Bud] Healey is. In fact, here in Etobicoke, I’m still HIS son, as opposed to him being known as ‘Jeff Healey’s...
Rest Easy Night Tripper…
This past Thursday, June 6th, we lost yet another of the great ones, the Night Tripper himself, Dr. John. Born and bred in New Orleans, Malcolm John Rebennack, aka Dr. John (or just ‘Mac’ to his friends) packed a lot of living into his 77 years on this earth. Six time...
Celebrate…
A note from Cristie Healey:March is always a difficult month, especially with the 2nd marking the anniversary of Jeff’s passing. However, with it being 'Healey Month', we also make a point to celebrate Jeff's life on his birthday. Today, March 25th, would’ve been his...
Rarities – A World Of Hurt
Back in 2001, Blues legend John Mayall released 'Along For The Ride' an album featuring an amazing array of guests including our very own Jeff Healey singing back up vocals and playing lead guitar on an incredible track called 'A...
Another Year Passes By…
Another year passes by as we remember Jeff Healey on the 11th anniversary of his untimely death. 11 years ago, the blink of an eye, when we lost Jeff to sarcoma, we lost a husband, father, friend, son, and brother... and the world lost one of its brightest musical...
Joe Hardy – R.I.P.
A sad day today in the greater Jeff Healey musical family. After a brief illness, producer Joe Hardy passed away early Tuesday morning. He was only 66 years old. In addition to a 30 year plus working relationship with ZZ Top and Billy Gibbons, legendary Ardent Studios...
Merry Christmas Baby!
Merry Christmas Baby! We here at the Estate of Jeff Healey wanted to wish you and your loved ones all the very best over this holiday season! Life is a very precious thing folks, take a moment to let those you love know that you care. *** To that point, this year...
Rarities – Back O’ Town Blues
Welcome Beautiful People to our latest installment of 'Jeff Healey Rarities'! Here we spotlight various rare audio and video clips of Jeff (...sometimes along with some special guests). Today we are taking a look at the Louis Armstrong penned track, 'Back O' Town...
When JH Met B.B.
In July of 1985 a 19 year-old Jeff Healey cut his teeth at an impromptu jam at Toronto's legendary Albert's Hall with blues/rock giants Albert Collins and Stevie Ray Vaughan. It was a defining moment in Jeff's fledgling music career and it served to propel him...