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William Sheehan (born March 19, 1953 [1]) is an American musician known for playing bass guitar with acts such as Talas, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Niacin, and The Winery Dogs. He is also known for his "lead bass" playing style, including the use of chording, two-handed tapping, "three-finger picking " technique and controlled feedback.
Learn about Billy Sheehan, the legendary bassist who played with Talas, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, and The Winery Dogs. Discover his unique style, achievements, and influence on modern bass playing.
Jan 23, 2023 · Almost 40 years later, bassist Billy Sheehan decided it was time to revisit those lost songs. “We got together and played together again, and we had a riot,” Sheehan says. “So we thought, ‘Why not play? Why not do all those songs that were kind of left behind and never really properly recorded?”
- Adam Kovac
Oct 4, 2022 · For bassist Billy Sheehan, it was a pivotal year, one in which he bade farewell to his bandmates in Talas and took up his position as a sideman to David Lee Roth, one of the greatest performers of his generation. Talas were an integral part of the early-Eighties hard rock scene.
- Stuart Clayton
Learn about Billy Sheehan's career, achievements, and projects as a bass player for Mr. Big, Niacin, Talas, David Lee Roth and Steve Vai. Explore his discography, photos, mp3's and more on his official website.
Apr 27, 2020 · As the world of bass guitar has evolved, we’ve watched Billy Sheehan ascend to its very zenith - playing without overplaying, touring relentlessly while staying healthier than a bassist half his age, maintaining an unwavering creative output and still being a man that you’d love to sit down and have a beer with.
I'm a bass player & my name is Billy Sheehan. I'm making a YouTube site to offer videos of myself, my playing, and the bands I've been in, to anyone who would like to see them.