Jeff Healey - 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' - Letterman 1990 

First met Jeff at the Horseshoe Tavern in T.O. We were the only two sitting at the bar. Struck up a lengthy conversation. Then sound check started and I exclaimed " Cool, live music. I wonder who's playing? " He got up and said "I am " then felt his way to the stage. We shared many memorable times afterwards. Nights at the Diamond were some of the best. Rest easy my friend.

A Canadian artist who didn't get the respect from the music industry he rightfully deserved. RIP Jeff, your music plays regularly in my house.

The man was basically a guitar player, a pianist, and a steel guitar player all rolled up into one. His technique is unreal. All the while he can’t even friggin’ see what he’s playing. Astounding. The voice on him, as well. Brilliant musician.

Jeff Healey was an amazing singer and musician who passed away from sarcoma on March 2, 2008 at the age of 41. Rest in eternal peace, Jeff.

Holy crap. Never heard of him till right now. What an awesome rendition.

Saw Jeff in concert in the late 90s....quite by accident. I was 5 hours from home on a casino weekend in Michigan's upper peninsula. I was walking off the casino floor past the ticket office and I see Jeff's picture right out front. I had no idea he was playing that night. Tickets were sold out and the show was close to being over. I wanted to get in to see him, if for even 1 song. There was a steady line of people coming out one door, past a make-shift bar, and back into another door. So what did I do?....I got in the bar line, bought a beer, and followed the person in front of me. Next thing you know I was inside, no questions asked. I stood against the back wall and got to see the final 2 songs. Amazing.

I stumbled across this just a week ago, May 2024, and I was blown away. Don’t know this man once lived and played the guitar like this and BLIND!!!!

Words don't do justice for Jeff's playing. RIP legend.

I saw him at Rock and Roll Heaven in Toronto. Had never heard of him. Paid my $5 cover and got blown away. Best $5 I ever spent.

Road house. Best Ever. He was amazing. RIP. Canadian icon.

Watching his fingers moving on the neck is amazing.

One of the best guitar players that ever lived and never mentioned

We miss you Jeff, we're all aware that the world isn't as beautiful now that you're not in it.

Letterman: "Thanks for being here!" Healey: "Nice to be back, good to see you." Love Healy's sense of humor.

It was so very nice of God to share this special person with us, in such a beautiful way...Yeah?

Probably the most overlooked guitar greats of all time!!! he was also a tremendous singer! He has a unique way of bending the strings to give him an insane vibrato, and the ability to do 1, 1&1/2 or even two whole step bends! Massive inspiration on my playing, and to millions of others! God Bless You, Jeff Healey! ✝️🙌

I love his voice as much as his guitar playing.

Healey was one of the greatest guitarists of all time. The extra challenges of playing, performing, and touring while blind makes his music even more incredible. Perhaps him having such great tone and feel were due to those senses compensating, but he was exceptional with the instrument, as well as a first rate singer.

A Canadien National Treasure Never forget this man.

Watching him and SRV play together was amazing. Both tragically taken from us far too soon. Imagine some of the music they would still be producing today.

Saw him once in a small club .. made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck .. incredible player .. I’m a decent guitarist but I can’t conceive how he played like he did with the guitar flat on his lap, incredible.

Saw him play (and win) the battle of the bands at my local High School back in the day. His drummer at the time went to our school. Funny enough he was not the "lead" guitarist of that band (although he did play lead on a few tunes, notable the Clapton ones). He was a super nice guy, an amazing player and a walking music encyclopedia. Gone too soon. RIP Jeff.

He was immensely talented. I was so sad when he passed.

Two definitive covers of this classic song. This guy’s version on Letterman and Prince at the Hall of Fame concert. Both killer guitar players. Wow

They will never be another like him . He was definitely one of a kind. Wonderful singer

Always amazes how one old school performer can smoke 100% of the performers now.

So underrated. What great guitar player/singer. RIP 🙏

The first time I saw him was in that movie with Patrick Swayze...he was one of the greatest guitar players that ever lived. and he was also a great singer

His song Angel eyes is one of my all time favorites, amazing

Everyone needs a Jeff album in their collection. Good stuff!

great rockers never die, they just keep roll'n........... ♥♥♥♥♥

The day that Jeff Healey died, I cried. Knowing I would never again get to see his fingers glide over the guitar, never again get to hear his heart and soul soar in the air around him. Still have his CDs and they get me through tough times. I miss him. There will never be another Jeff Healey - the world lost a golden talent.

Jeff Healey is the only thing that makes "Roadhouse" worth watching.

My memory of the Jeff Healey Band echoes back to Alpine Valley, Wisconsin. And the movie "Roadhouse" I was lucky to have won a Fender Stratocaster autographed by all 3 members too! I performed in a contest for it, and I still own it. Great talent he was , that's for sure!!

wow, found this by accident. Some people are so talented.

What an artist, no wonder JH is one of Ritchie Blackmore's favorite guitarists.RIP

The most awesome things about Jeff's playing abilities was not that he was blind but that he played his guitar laying on his lap and fretted it upside down and backwards to boot, amazing Jeff I am sure you are house band in heaven brother.

The guy was extraordinary!!!

Saw him around this time in a club in New Hampshire.. Mind blowing.. Then again a couple years later at a club in Atlanta where I was able to get right up close to the band. Both times were, as I said, mind blowing.. A truly nice guy with SO much talent. It was his bassist, Joe Rocker, who kept him from falling off the stage or hitting things. I miss this dude. Such a shame he was taken from us so young. He had so much more to share with us.

Jeff is, or at least should be, one of the best guitarists of all time! Gone way too soon!👍

Rip Jeff, the music lives on 🕊️

I watched & listened to Jeff Healy at local bars in his hometown of Toronto, Canada. This young (22!!) man's fame skyrocketed to the strata sphere, upon being cast as the bar band in the hit movie Road House. He could have been, in another life and skin colour, the "oh my! what that little country boy could play!!" A real-life Johnny B. Goode *********** who also sings

In the early 90s, my brother and I (around 10 years old at the time) met Jeff at a convenience store in Mississauga, Ontario. He was super down-to-earth and shook my brother’s hand. He asked if my brother played guitar, which in fact he was just starting to learn. Jeff said ‘keep learning… hope to play with you someday.’ What a cool memory! Wish I knew a little more who he was back then.

Jeff Healey was something oh so special as a musician and a guitarist he surely made a guitar sound so good a pure genius always remembered never forgotten rest in peace 🙏🙏🌹🌹

Jeff is one of those artist when you scroll he pops up.. You listen....thats how cool he was rip

Not only could Jeff play the guitar so incredible , he also had a great voice !

Guy can really sing too! Damn... Blown away! 🏆❤️🇬🇧

GOD I miss him. Such a loss. He was a confidence man for sure

THE most underrated guitarist. First time I ever heard While My Guitar…covered and it blew me away. RIP Jeff!

The first time I ever heard (or heard of) him was on Letterman. He played Confidence Man and I was absolutely blown away. I wanted to call everybody I knew and tell them about it, but it was late so I had to wait until the next day. I went out and hot everything I could find by him. It's hard to choose between him and SRV for my favorite blues guitarist.

I saw Jeff play 10 times over the years, twice with his jazz band. He was phenomenal, obviously, and doesn't get nearly enough recognition. Died way too soon.

“Good to see you…” Jeff was a card, man. Also loved jazz and played the “bell” out of the trumpet and trombone.

Jeff was an absolute beast with his axe. Such a great player, singer and performer. An amazing talent taken WAY to soon. Never to be another that compares. Miss him. R.I.P brother

Glad and honored by I was able to attend two of his live performanes in my home country back early 90ies ...at his very best, I have to add! From Denmark with Love ❤

Agreed, as someone who grew up during the late 70's thru the early 90's, Jeff Healy & Band did not get the respect or play time he & they truly deserved. The 1st time I ever heard of Jeff Healy Band is when I watched Roadhouse. Damn shame.

You can see that he felt the music...and so did we...❤️🎶

I was born just a few years to late to be able to see him and stevie and albert. Thank you for the footage though.

...tells Dave it's good to see him, at the end of the interview. Well played Jeff, well played. ❤

This guy is one my faves from back in the day

Absolutely Fantastic! Enough said! Well, maybe not with the "enough said". This man is one of the reasons why I picked up a guitar when I was young. When I saw him in Roadhouse, I couldn't stop listening to him. Mr. Jeff Healy is a true legend!

His voice is magnificent.

Another Canadian greatly missed by everyone, North and South of the border. He was a musical genius.

Great musicians pass sooner than they ever should.❤️

I miss him alot as well. Hardly remember what happened, but it takes me to I met him out on the road, I think up around stillwater. He enjoyed going to college towns. He was a very gifted soul. I cry almost every time I hear him sing. See ya on the other side, lover!

My old friend wish he was still here, one of the greatest guitarists, amazing!!!!

Sat beside him in a restaurant one morning after seeing him at a New Years performance but didn't speak to him and his wife as he was suffering from a nasty cold and I felt he didn't want to be bother by some shmuck who was star struck. But would have loved to have told him how much I loved his music and how proud that he was Canadian. He died later that year and I so sad but felt blessed to see him in person. He is missed.

Thank you Jeff. Thank you

Letterman always appreciated great music!!!

This was great loved it..i knew he was a great musician..but never knew he played the guitar like a master…I liked Jeff’s style one of my favorites songs is Angel eyes.. man i was shocked when I heard he passed poor guy..May he RIP..🙏😔

Jeff Healey was one of the first gigs I ever went to in Newport, Wales; aged about 15, it remains one of the most memorable. I was right at the front and just stared at Jeff all night, mesmerised by his amazing guitar playing. My mother was back in the seats, and at the interval declared that she thought there was a tape playing becuase there was no way a blind man could be that good. In the end, Jeff's blindness is just an incidental fact, his music speaks for istelf.

He was so great. Still amazes me how he played.

I love this guy ever since I first saw him in Road House, I always smile when I hear him! May be be my favorite

I was blown away when I first heard See The Light, definitely a rare talent left us too soon. I've heard a few different versions of his live songs over the years, and what really stands out is that no two takes of the same song were ever the same. That's true talent in my eyes!

He was PURE Magic!❤

Jeff Healy was an amazing talent who left us too soon. I first saw him by chance in The Yale in Vancouver shortly before he exploded. It was mind-blowing! Such a loss. RIP.

Saw him in London Ontario. Late 1990s at the NAC. He had a guitar battle with another blind guitarist, I think his mentor. Unbelievable sound..

I remember watching this when it aired. Jeff just kicked ass here 🎉

I saw him at the Belly Up tavern in San Diego in the early 90s, unbelievable show he really made that guitar scream, and great voice. We lost a great one with Jeff Healey!

Jeff was a force of Nature. Exquisitely talented. Instantly recognizable. Though I had heard him before, prob Roadhouse 1st, I got to see him in a really small room at Konocti, Clear Lake CA in 95'. He & the band blew my socks off. His star burned far too short, but incredibly Bright. Rock on in Heaven Brother 😎🎸🎶🔥 I hope to see you there & if I'm lucky get a lesson or two.

One of the all-time greatest guitarists.

so good to see our Jeff, again...such an outstanding, Canadian musician!...I think of him and his inimitable stylings and stage presence...taken too early

When Jeff was a teenager, they'd bring him down to Grossman's and he'd sit in with my band. I'd never seen a player so talented or 'ahead of the curve' of all the other guys on the scene. This was late '70s or very early '80s; 3 or 4 times IIRC...

Saw him when he came to Australia, great man great band, certainly up there with the best.

Absolute legend! He doesn't get nearly as much attention as he deserves.

Outstanding remake and an incredible person and musician

Man, what a person. He overcame so many obstacles and was still one of the great guitarists and singers. Serious props. RIP, Jeff - gone too soon. I hope you're jamming with Jimi and Chris now.

He sensed that handshake and gave out an ouuu for Demi.

Saw him live around this time; 90 minutes of shaking my head. As a lifelong guitar player, I have no idea how he developed his style. Still a joy to watch and hear him play and sing so well. Just absolutely AMAZING!!

I remember watching this on tv. the man is beyond amazing

What a hell of a Man. His gift that he shared to all that cared to listen, and he always never disappointed either. Thanks Jeff for yer dedication and love for the music you gave.

Truly 1 of the great human musical talents of all time. Prince loved Jeff.

I Love You and Miss You, Jeff Healey. ❤🎸

R.I.P. Jeff Healey

I remember hearing on the radio the day Jeff passed away. I was crushed for a long time. Sometimes there are artists that touch your soul and leave a mark, Jeff was one of the few! I felt so bad for his wife too. Jeff deserves much more recognition than he ever got.

Beautiful rendition. RIP Mr. Healey I always enjoyed your great music.

What an absolute BOSS. Jeff Healey was not just one of the absolute best axemen to ever do it, he was also apparently one of the nicest guys you'd ever hope to meet. Wish I could've seen him in concert.

This popped up randomly in my feed, so glad that it did. Bought his albums when they came out, Jeff was inspirational with FIS fire playing and soulful vocals. Used to CRANK Confidence Man and played Angel Eyes with a band. We miss you, Jeff!!

Still absolutely amazes me.

Anyone who picked up a guitar and learned a few chords knows how special he was for his skills regardless of his blindness, it made his abilities more amazing to watch.

HOLY FUCK- THAT WAS INCREDIBLE!!!!