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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.
Billy Sheehan has played bass on dozens of records and toured all over the world for many decades. His unique and original style of playing has been celebrated and documented everywhere.
William "Billy" Sheehan is an American bassist known for his work with Talas, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Niacin, and The Winery Dogs. Sheehan has won the "Best Rock Bass Player" readers' poll from Guitar Player magazine five times for his "lead bass" playing style.
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Billy Sheehan's gear and equipment including the Yamaha Custom Shop Attitude Double Neck and Yamaha Attitude Limited 3. Get the gear to sound like Billy Sheehan and get their tone.
May 18, 2024 · I was referring to the one and only Billy Sheehan, the bass player whom’s deep growling bass sound and thunderous playing I fell in love with since his Talas days. His career climbing, the man to me was my mythological, an iconic player in the vein of Rush’ Geddy Lee.
