The family of blues guitarist Jeff Healey have spoken out against a new double-CD of the late musician's early singles and unreleased live material. The family say that they've not authorised the release, which is entitled 'The Jeff Healey Band - Legacy: Volume One', and is set to be issued by Canadian label Arbor Records and distributed by EMI Music Canada. The two disc collection, set for a November release, includes unreleased material and appearances by the likes of George Harrison, Paul Shaffer and Jeff Lynne.
The family say that the content of the album came from former Jeff Healey Band drummer Tom Stephen, who was engaged in a legal battle with Healey over alleged unpaid royalties. The guitarist's wife Cristie Healey said in a statement that the family are "deeply and sadly disappointed" to hear that the LP is set for release, and added: "We ask that Jeff's fans please refrain from purchasing this compilation out of respect for Jeff and his family. This release is not authorised or supported in any way by Jeff's estate".