another light has gone out in the world of music. Jeff will be sadly missed as he had so much more within his incredible talent.

Allan, Shoreham, England

sorry to hear this jeff your the man

Mark Oliver , airdrie, scotland

Awesome player. My greatest memory was being in a small blues joint in amsterdam in the summer of 1996. Could not believe it when Jeff turned up to play a few numbers. I was standing two foot away from this great man . Managed to slap him on his sweaty back when he left!!! RIP Jeff - a musical gem

Gareth John, Swansea, Wales

Awesome player. My greatest memory was being in a small blues joint in amsterdam in the summer of 1996. Could not believe it when Jeff turned up to play a few numbers. I was standing two foot away from this great man . Managed to slap him on his sweaty back when he left!!! RIP Jeff - a musical gem

Gareth John, Swansea, uk

This is a shock. He was a brilliant musician. So young!! R.I.P.

Hugh Wain, Mortimer, Berks

We were shocked to learnt his passing. It's a very sad loss, he was a great player and musician. We saw him when he came to Liverpool Empire. What a talent.

Marilou McPherson, Birkenhead, England

Shocked to hear of Jeff's death
saw him play in Glasgow a few years ago and he was awesome!!

RIP Jeff

Robert Macgregor, glasgow, scotland

Just found out! shocked, stunned 'n saddened!

The 'Roadhouse' house band was my intro to Jeff's playing, magnificent! See the Movie!!

RIP Jeff.

Special talent, irreplaceable and gone too young!

Greg Whelan, Heaton Mersey, UK

God's just called another Blues Stringer back home.
Jeff's up there now with the greats ....one can just imagine ; "Hi Jeff , wecome to the band ",we're all here my good friend, Jimi,Stevie,Freddie,T-bone,Albert Collins,Albert King,Roy Buchannan,Buddy Holly,Eddie Cochran,Randy,Rory,Wes,Django,Duane,Charlie Christian,Robert Johnson...ad infinitum
"we're pleased you're home with us at last....."

Hendry McMahon, Dyfed, Wales

Eric Clapton said Jeff WAS THE MAN!!! & if Clapton says that
then its THE LAW
i saw Jeff a couple of times & had front row standing position
so i got to witness this Amazing mans skills first hand.
He once played While My Guitar Gently Weeps for me @
Wolverhampton Civic Hall it was fantastic.
I too am a guitarist so i know just how difficult it can be to play
but Jeff made it look so natural & SO EASY.
He,s going to be missed so much by everyone in the music industry who know anything about REAL MUSIC
MARK DORRICOTT SEVENOAKS KENT ENGLAND

MARK DORRICOTT, sevenoaks,

What an inspiration this man was. To play with such emotion and unbelievable skill and feeling. God rest his gentle soul and may his family learn to move forwards from this terribly sad ending. A true hero amongst heroes this guy took the world on despite having lost his sight. RIP Jeff.....you played an absolute killer guitar my friend....I look forward to hearing you again in heaven if I ever get there......x

Pete Stone, Preston, UK

fantastic musician ., his playing was unique.........he can never be replaced.........thanks for giving the world all your music jeff............my thoughts are with his family .

stephen, london, united kingdon

To many there is a dispute as to who is the best guitar player,Jeff Healey was awesome. He became well respected and his version of "While my guitar gently weeps" is very good. I did think he could have joined "The traveling Wilbury's" and made a good go of it! Sadly his family are left without their loved one. We as music fans can at least enjoy his music and skill. His death is a real loss,and any music fan will tell you he rocked!
We will probably not see anyone with his ability for a very long time,

MARK MARTEN, READING,BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND

I saw Jeff play the Manchester Academy last summer, and it was a privelidge, to finally see him play live. I have just learned of death and it has come as a real shock, a true legend has been lost. My thoughts go to his family and his music will always remain in my heart.
Rest in peace Jeff.

Tony Stockley, Manchester, United Kingdom

I saw Jeff play the Manchester Academy last year and was privelidged to be there. I have just learned of his death and it has come as a major shock. My thoughts go to his family and his music will always remain in my heart.
Rest in peace jeff!!!!

Tony Stockley, Manchester, England

I've just learned of Jeff Healys death and gutted isn't the word. A legend has been lost. My thoughts go to his family and his music will remain in my heart.

Rest In Peace Jeff

Tony Stockley, Manchester, England

First saw Jeff at Wolverhampton civic hall many years ago such a sad loss to the blues.Thoughts go to all Jeffs family and co band members.You may have gone but your music will allways be here.Rest in pease pal.
Bry the namless drummer.

B thursfield, wolverhampton, England

A tragic loss for everyone - especially Jeff's family. For us fans and players he will remain forever through his music. My message to his wife an children is this.
Be proud and know that Jeff brought happiness to millions of people like me who were privilaged to see him play. He will never be truly gone.

Peter and my best freind Ian, Leicestershire,

A great loss.
Jeff was unique in many ways - like all legendary musicians.
He is one of the greatest blues singers/players. I saw him in Belfast in "Limelight" club and he blowed us away with his powerful songs. It was one of the best concerts ever.
He will be sadly missed.
My sympathy goes to his wife and children.
His music will never die.

Vinko Kalcic, Belfast, UK

My thoughts go out to Jeff`s family, and I`d like to say how much I loved his work, amazing technique, and great vocals , a sad loss to the music world . but his music will always live on in my heart and my record collection. Rest in Peace mate

Phil Simcock ( The Fat Drummer), Crewe, U.K.

I'm 17 years old. I first listen to Jeff Healey when guy at work handed me his very best of cd. I was amazed and inspired. I even learnt Don't Let Your Chance by ear because i loved it so much. I was really excited when i read that he'd be playing a concert here, and like many others, i would have travel a great distance to see this incredible guy. I was gutted when i heard that he had left us. Jeff Healey opened my eyes to other music than just metal. Thank You Jeff, eternally. My feelings for his family.

Glyn Griffiths, Llandudno, Cymru

Jeff Healey was an inspiration to all, not only did he learn to live with his condition, he mastered the guitar and gave to others selflessly. He will be sadly missed. I had just got excited when I read he was to tour England when then I heard the devistating news.

John Garland, Bristol, England

i am absolutely devastated,jeff was my idol and i would go to see him play when ever he was touring the uk,i loved his guitar playing so much that i took up playing the guitar myself 20 years ago,in hy eyes he was the best guitarest ever.my love goes out to his wife and kids,i will never forget you jeff and thankyou for the great feeling youre music has given me.from jeff shaw from hampshire.

jeffrey shaw, southampton, hampshire

cant believe the news that jeff has died first saw him in film roadhouse and was blown away by his fabulous guiar playing have been a fan ever since always will be god has taken a true legend home regards to his wife and family circle god bless

jim , carrickfergus, northern ireland

What a tragedy . For all of us lesser blues Musicians who gazed on this mans awesome talent with envy , and looked up to him as one of the greatest blues Guitarists ever, My sincere condolences to Jeffs family,. As the song goes "Heaven done called another Blues Stringer back home". God bless you Jeff, We will miss you.

Malc Evans , Nottingham , UK

Malc Evans , Nottingham , England

I first saw Jeff on a late night TV programme in the late 80's. His was a new and unique style of playing the blues. I'm really sorry to hear of his passing and i'd just like to pass my regards to his wife, family and close friends.

Terry, Belfast N ireland.

terry, Belfast, N Ireland, UK

Ive just logged on to book a ticket!!!! What a shock!!!!
One of the best nights out ever was to see him in Kentishtown on the See light tour.........Absolutely Fabulous musician, entertainer and songwriter.
Talents like this are few and far between LONG LIVE JEFF we wish u well!!!!
Dewi

Dewi Lloyd, Abertillery, South Wales

Well he certainly didn't "play bad for a blind white boy",,,,,,, What a loss for all especially his family left behind.

Dee Taylor, Huddersfield, U.K

I'M SHOCKED saddened and can't believe the news of jeff,s death , i had the pleasure of meeting him in person and seeing him live in concert 6 times in u.k , the man was amazing in all ways..how could anyone play a guitar like that, i compared him to the late great stevie ray vaughan and hendrix...this is indeed a very sad day ..one of the most complete guitarists of our time has been taken away ,way before his time...and for anyone out there who hasn't listened to jeff's music go buy any of his albums ..they are all fab...R.I.P. JEFF

Daz Balderson, leicester, u.k

He was unique and awesome talent. He will be missed. I'm sorry for his family's loss. He will always have a revered place in my music collection.

Tim Grant, West Des Moines, Iowa USA

I remember meeting Jeff Healey and his entourage on an eastbound streetcar in Toronto in the mid-eighties: the man himself, a blues brother who played harp and a girlfriend. He ended up at his friend's place, a chap who played harp and had a staggering number of 78s. All of this was before the fame, but it was still good fun. I didn't know I was brushing with the famous and famous.

terry, Toronto, Canada

You were an inspiration to all Guitarists and Musicians all over the world. There was nobody like you and I don't think there ever will be again in my lifetime. I loved to listen to you play and you made it sound so easy and natural. I will miss you.

Only the Good Die Young.

Keith Davies, Bridgend, Wales

Sad, Sad news to hear. Jeff Healey was a great musician and will sadly be missed. His music touched me deeply. My prayers to him and his family. He is with God now and is at peace with his angels.

Erasmo Pagan, Chula Vista, California

I first found Jeff while watching the film Roadhouse and was hooked straight away.
In the next few months I managed to collect most of his recordings and l played them to anyone who would listen.
Unfortunatley although hewas high on my list of people to see live, I never managed to.
A great man has left a hole in a lot of peoples hearts.
Jeff you have gone full circle. Rest in peace with the angels. God Bless

Vanessa, Kent, UK

Very, very sad to hear this news.

I discovered Jeff's music in the same year as Stevie Ray Vaughan's ('89). Now both of them have gone. So sad. (Thank goodness we've still got Joe Bonamassa!)

Will, Gloucester, England

We were honoured to have seen Jeff and his band play a number of times in London, Birmingham and Wolverhampton. The man was stupendous and totally professional. There are not enough young blues men about, Jeff, Joe and Tom as a band seemed to enjoy every moment. Our sympathies to his wife and children and the guys in the band.He will be sadly missed. Thanks Jeff xx

Susan & Roger Brettle, Alveley, Shropshire, UK

We were all shocked and stunned to hear of Jeffs untimely and extremely premature death.
I count myself very lucky to have seen him play live last year in Nottingham, where he just took the roof off the place.

A great loss to music - my band will play Confidence Man on Thursday night dedicated to Jeff.

Mike Lond, Grimsby, England

A sad loss,He was unique!! x

Andrew Price, Stoke-on Trent, UK

what a fantastic guitar player, great song writer and a warm human being.
The first time I saw him I couldn't believe how good he was compared to his CDs
He was superbly unique and a tragic loss

stu, swindon,

I'm absolutely gutted to hear about the tragic passing of such a true guitar legend, i've been a huge fan of jeff for 20 years, to lose someone who has been such a huge musical inspiration is devastating, i consider myself priveliged to have seen the great man play live in New York a few years ago, my sincerest condolences go to his family and also to Joe and Tom, the rest of the jeff Healey band. Jeff's legend will live on forever.

kevin williams, Cardiff, Wales U.K.

Can`t find words..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Max Klonski, Hellange, Luxembourg

That great gig in the sky just gets better & better.
R.I.P Jeff

Dave Sheppard, Maidstone, UK

My husband and I were devistated to hear the news of Jeffs death, we have been fans since 88, and have seen him play live on numerous occasions, and he has been an inspiration to many. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family but rest asured his legend will live on in many peoples hearts. Jo Ann & Ian - Newcastle upon Tyne

Jo Ann Vickers, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

I'm absolutely gutted to hear the news of the passing of Jeff Healey. I've been a massive fan since `88. I saw him live on a couple of occasions and he was truly an awesome guitarist. I finally got to speak to him after one of the shows and all I can say is he was completely genuine; great sense of humour and very friendly as well as a hugely talented musician. Great guy, sadly missed by many. Such a shame he won't be Later with Jools Holland - that would really have been something to see. God bless you Jeff.

Stuart, Thundersley, Essex, UK

Totally stunning... it's a sad day for music. Jeff was a truly inspiring musician. He could make his guitar talk in a way many sighted musicians would envy. I know many of the top rock guitar greats respected his outstanding talent. God bless you Jeff.

Peter Smith, Manchester, UK

it really is a sad day. he was a brillant guitar player who showed his feelings in his songs. we will miss him dearly.

jim, erie, pa

Shocking and truly sad ! No words can express the feeling of loss.
Without a doubt Jeff Healey was one of the greatest musicians of all times and was one my biggest influences for play blues guitar.He was an absolute Guitar Wizard ! That Boy sure could Play!!!!! You will be sadly missed by many,but may your name live on through your wonderful music!
I will Miss Ya Bro,
Bluesman

shawn, Shady Spring, WV

This is a sad day for music. Jeff Healey was incredibly talented. My condolences go out to his family.

Leigh Ann Nicholson, Tampa, FL/USA

Sad news.
He was a legend and an inspiration.
RIP Jeff.

Graeme, Bath, Somerset

That's really upsetting news. I saw Jeff in 1989 when I was a Student and was awestruck by the guy.

What a loss to Music and at such a young age.

Respects to his family

FerrariStu, Huddersfield,

This is very sad news. I saw Jeff in concert in London in 2007. He had the house rocking as he always did.

Seldom do you hear a guitarist that can even come close to his level. He was quite simply the best blues man of my generation.

Graham Hawkins, Sheppey, Kent

What a sad sad loss for those who enjoy hearing the guitar. Such amazing skill and grace, who's stage performances with The Jeff Healey Band were truly electric. What energy " not bad for a blind boy" was a true understatement (P.S. "Roadhouse").

In Glasgow the warm-up band had cancelled, their were not required.

He played his guitar sat down with it laid on his lap, standing up barely holding on to it, behind his head jumping up and down bumping into the bassist. Who kept Jeff from falling off the stage, the audience went mad.

If you have a guitar or know someone who does go out and buy his music and listen and listen to Jeff Healey.

Jools please give him a huge acknowledgement, it is such a sad loss.

While my guitar gentle weeps.

Simon Maclennan, Bremen, Germany

I'm touched to see the article about Jeff Healy across the ocean in the Sunday Times. It means a lot to know that he was recognized throughout the world.

Brenda Warburton, Toronto, Canada

Tragic news. Healey was an incredible talent - doubly so, given his extremely unorthodox playing style. A sad loss.

Steve Payne, Leicester,