Blues Blues Rock

Jeff Healey’s fiery guitar riffs and innovative fusion of rock, jazz, and blues have captivated listeners since he formed his self-named band in late 1985.

Since he created his self-titled band in late 1985, Jeff Healey’s creative blend of rock, jazz, and blues, along with his scorching guitar riffs, has enthralled fans.

Masahiro Sumori

In his early days, Healey enjoyed widespread renown as a blues guitar great. B.B. King told Healey, “I’ve never seen anything like it,” according to Jas Obrecht of Guitar Player. Nothing like your execution has been shown to me before. If you persist, your fame will outstrip that of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Stanley Jordan, and B.B. King combined.

As the adoptive son of middle-class Canadians, Healey grew up in the Toronto suburb of Natobico. Healey had his vision taken away by eye cancer when he was just one year old. Two years later, he managed to get his hands on a small…