Big Jeff Bristol: Legendary gig-goer shares first picture of himself since fire

He also shared a message thanking people for their support
Big Jeff has been injured in a fire at his home in TotterdownBig Jeff has been injured in a fire at his home in Totterdown
Big Jeff has been injured in a fire at his home in Totterdown

Gig-goer and artist Jeff Johns, better known as Big Jeff, has posted a picture of himself from hospital as he continues his recovery from a fire at his home.

Big Jeff has been undergoing treatment at a specialist burns unit in Swansea after he was badly burnt in the fire while cooking at his Totterdown home on June 6.

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Now, less than a month on, Big Jeff has posted a message with a picture of himself to friends on Facebook with a picture of himself. The message has since been shared on Twitter.

The image shows the extent of his burns, while his hair is cut short.

Big Jeff shares a picture of himself from hospitalBig Jeff shares a picture of himself from hospital
Big Jeff shares a picture of himself from hospital

He said: “Thanks for all the love and everything, looking forward towards getting back to being with you guys with spirit and determination. I can’t wait to see you guys x x x x Big Jeff x.”

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Big Jeff is very well-known in the music scene in Bristol and could be seen at gigs - in November he told BristolWorld that he had been to around 4,000, and at one point was doing 300 shows a year.

During lockdown he concentrated on his love for art, and at the end of last year he launched his first exhibition called Welcome to My World at The Island in Nelson Street.

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