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Message 721239 - Posted: 3 Mar 2008, 5:55:51 UTC

Canadian rocker Jeff Healy dies of cancer
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Blind Canadian rocker Jeff Healy, (R) with wife Christie, has died of cancer


OTTAWA (AFP) — Blind Canadian rocker Jeff Healy, who uniquely played his guitar flat on his lap, died of cancer Sunday on the eve of his latest album release, his publicist said in a statement.

Healy, 41, died in a Toronto hospital of a rare cancer, retino blastoma, that he had fought since birth and which claimed his eyesight at the age of one.

"Visually, Jeff was an intriguing player to watch, because he played guitar -- by any conventional standard -- all wrong, with it flat across his lap," his publicist Richard Flohil told broadcaster CTV. "But he was a remarkable, a virtuoso player."

The Jeff Healy Band's 1988 Grammy-nominated album "See the Light," which included the hit "Angle Eyes," sold more than one million copies in the United States.

He played with blues legends B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughn, and recorded with George Harrison, Mark Knopfler, and the late Jimmy Rogers.

At the time of his death, he was about to release his first rock-blues album in eight years, "Mess of Blues." The CD will be released in March and April in North America and Europe, respectively.

A tour of Germany and Britain, as well as an appearance on the BBC's Jools Holland Show have been cancelled.

Last year, Healy had surgery to remove the cancer from his legs, and later from both lungs. He also underwent radiation treatment and chemotherapy.

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http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/theampersand/archive/2008/03/03/159448.aspx

http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hgfcPqkvi510qL9AsG0uWAoimxOg
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Message 721467 - Posted: 3 Mar 2008, 14:52:56 UTC


Oh i think i saw him in a movie with Patric Swayze.

He was a cool singer also i ithink.

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Message 721767 - Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 2:49:30 UTC

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Message 721783 - Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 3:37:41 UTC - in response to Message 721467.  


Oh i think i saw him in a movie with Patric Swayze.

He was a cool singer also i ithink.

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Message 721787 - Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 3:47:30 UTC

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Message 721789 - Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 3:50:43 UTC

Two things, It is a sad day to hear about Jeff Healey. only 41 years old, he still had so much he could have brought to the world of music. I saw him live once, at a small ranch party up here in the sticks. He was a great entertainer. And I believe he did live life to the fullest while he could. Definitely a kindred spirit.

He has left his mark on the world, I do believe.
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Message 721790 - Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 3:52:24 UTC

STACEY JANE!!!


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Message 721792 - Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 3:54:40 UTC

Also, completely 'nother topic, but I have to apologize to all the wooshies that aren't enjoying the cold. I have been praying for it to stay until at least the end of March. So, it's going to be around yet.

I'm just got a new pair of downhill skiis and I'm not ready to put them away for the season yet. So you'll all just have to tough it out. :D

Maybe I can find a nice pic of the view from the top of Blue Mountain in Collingwood for you to appreciate?
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Message 721793 - Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 3:56:29 UTC - in response to Message 721790.  

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Message 721796 - Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 3:59:39 UTC - in response to Message 721792.  

Also, completely 'nother topic, but I have to apologize to all the wooshies that aren't enjoying the cold. I have been praying for it to stay until at least the end of March. So, it's going to be around yet.

I'm just got a new pair of downhill skiis and I'm not ready to put them away for the season yet. So you'll all just have to tough it out. :D

Maybe I can find a nice pic of the view from the top of Blue Mountain in Collingwood for you to appreciate?

OH! So it's your fault? Thanks. 8^( At least it was warm today (+11c) and some of the snow melted.
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Message 721798 - Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 4:10:03 UTC

Yes, I will take full credit, but only for ski hills. I can't be held responsible for the snow that's fallen in your driveway, I didn't ask for that.
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Message 721812 - Posted: 4 Mar 2008, 5:47:01 UTC
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Is this where Pawly the poet lives?...Thanks Pawly!

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Message 722127 - Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 0:59:59 UTC - in response to Message 721812.  

Is this where Pawly the poet lives?...Thanks Pawly!

Heheheh, Not my best work but you're welcome, Dan!
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Message 722131 - Posted: 5 Mar 2008, 1:11:34 UTC - in response to Message 722127.  

Is this where Pawly the poet lives?...Thanks Pawly!

Heheheh, Not my best work but you're welcome, Dan!

Hey Pawly...It was the best kind of poem...It was about ME!

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