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Canada Loses a Hero, Music Loses a Legend

This past Sunday, rock legend Jeff Healey passed away in Toronto losing a battle with cancer that he had been fighting for the majority of his life. As a baby, Healey lost both of his eyes, and consequently his sight, to a rare form of cancer called retinoblastoma. At the age of 3, while most of us were trying to figure out how far our fingers could reach into our noses, Jeff Healey began learning the guitar. As the years passed, his talents progressed and he elevated himself to a level beyond most guitar players who have their sight.

This guy was unbelievable. Becoming the master of any musical instrument is a feat of skill and determination, but to do so without the ability to see is truly amazing. Jeff Healey is a testament to the power of will. Next time you can't figure out what's wrong with your computer or you're thinking of calling in sick to work, remember the struggles that this wonderful musician had to endure. Suddenly the mundane tasks, that we pretend are so arduous, seem ridiculously easy. Just remember that, to Jeff, just learning the guitar wasn't enough. He wanted to master it and become the best in a world where everyone had an advantage. He wanted to play the hell out of the guitar, and boy did he ever. Below is a video of a solo he performed at his old rock bar at Queen and Bathurst in Toronto (which has since moved to 56 Blue Jays Way, I urge everyone to go and check it out).

Disclaimer:  If you are trying to learn the guitar and have full use of your vision, this guy is so good that you'll probably be too embarrassed to ever attempt the guitar again. Aspiring musician discretion is advised...