I heard him on my late husbands CD and i fell in love with his music, at the time I did not know he played by ear or was blind. A few yrs ago I went to look for him online and was so shocked and sad to find he passed away from cancer. My heart just broke, I got bored online so went searching for his music and spent a good time he was so TALENTED no one in the world could ever play like him, He was also handsome. We that love him will miss him so much and we do all his fans, It is so sad he had to die. I will never forget him and he loved what he did and made others happy, I see he gave money out for those in need he was SPECIAL a great humanitiarn with much compassion. so sorry for his family. and your loss.