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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.
This video showcases the breath-taking bass playing by Billy Sheehan and the super-charged live performance of “Addicted To That Rush” from their 1989 debut album “Mr. Big”.
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- MrBigVEVO
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
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
4 days ago · Today we talk to bass legend Billy Sheehan about his latest album with Mr. Big, the history of his career including working with other acts and artists such ...
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- Brockway’s Vinyl Bytes
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.
