Billy Sheehan
About Billy Sheehan
William Sheehan (born March 19, 1953) 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. Sheehan has been voted "Best Rock Bass Player" five times in Guitar Player readers' polls.
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Albums Featuring Billy Sheehan
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Glenn Hughes
Addiction
Glenn Hughes
The Way It Is
Glenn Hughes
Return of Crystal Karma
Glenn Hughes
Building the Machine
Glenn Hughes
Songs in the Key of Rock
Glenn Hughes
Soul Mover
Glenn Hughes
Music for the Divine
Glenn Hughes
First Underground Nuclear Kitchen
Glenn Hughes
Resonate
Mr. Big
Mr. Big
Mr. Big
Lean into It
Mr. Big
Bump Ahead
Mr. Big
Hey Man
Mr. Big
Get Over It
Mr. Big
Actual Size
Mr. Big
What If...
Mr. Big
...The Stories We Could Tell
Mr. Big
Defying Gravity
Niacin
Niacin
Niacin
High Bias
Niacin
Live! Blood
Niacin
Deep
Niacin
Time Crunch
Niacin
Organik
Niacin
Krush
Steve Vai
Flex-Able
Steve Vai
Passion and Warfare
Steve Vai
Sex & Religion
Steve Vai
Real Illusions: Reflections
Steve Vai
The Story of Light
Steve Vai
Modern Primitive
Talas
Talas
Talas
Sink Your Teeth into That
Talas
High Speed on Ice
Talas
Live Speed on Ice
Talas
If We Only Knew Then What We Know Now
The Winery Dogs
The Winery Dogs
The Winery Dogs
Hot Streak
The Winery Dogs
Dog Years
The Winery Dogs
III
David Lee Roth
Eat 'Em and Smile
David Lee Roth
Skyscraper
Sons of Apollo
Psychotic Symphony
Sons of Apollo
MMXX
Billy Sheehan Buzz
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Billy Sheehan Names "Wrong Approach" to Using Bass Gear, Explains How He Really Practices
According to Billy Sheehan, no piece of gear can replace proper technical skills. During our interview, Sheehan discussed his stripped-down approach to practicing and why it really works for him.
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Billy Sheehan Explains Why Using a Pick Can Be a Good Thing, Recalls Getting Online Critique for His Playing
In the world of bass and beyond, Billy Sheehan is one of the synonyms for virtuosity. As Mr. Big has called it a day, playing their final show in September 2024, we took a moment to chat with Billy.
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Mr. Big Announces Tenth Album, "Ten"
Mr. Big has been winding down ever since the loss of drummer Pat Torpey. However, they clearly still have something to say as they’ve announced a new album called “Ten” that will be released on July 12th.
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Ellen Alaverdyan: Top 10 Metal Bass Lines (Billy Sheehan Challenge)
Ellen Alaverdyan just celebrated her 12th birthday, and she continues to impress us all. That extends to bassist Billy Sheehan, who challenged her to get a top 10 list of metal and hard rock tunes to play. Challenge accepted.
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Billy Sheehan: Rig Rundown
Erik Arkö got together with Billy Sheehan before The Winery Dogs performed in Stockholm last week. In this video, Billy breaks down his latest gear and setup.
Billy Sheehan Videos
Billy Sheehan - Bass Solo
Mr. Big Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan solo live budokan 2009
billy sheehan bass solo
Amazing Journey - Paul Gilbert/Mike Portnoy/Billy Sheehan/Gary Cherone - Young Man Blues
Mr. Big - Billy Sheehan Bass Solo / Addicted To That Rush (Live In San Francisco, 1992)
Guthrie Govan & Billy Sheehan - 'Cause We've Ended as Lovers' - Jeff Beck - LIVE LIMS 2008
![Rig Rundown: Mr. Big's Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan [2017]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/B8I5pNnvNgY/hqdefault.jpg)
Rig Rundown: Mr. Big's Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan [2017]
Mr. Big - Take Cover / Covered by Billy Sheehan & Yoyoka with friends
Abracadabra (cover) -Arnel Pineda/Joel Hoekstra/Billy Sheehan/Van Romaine/Ollie Marland/Lenny Castro
Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (Bass playthrough by Billy Sheehan)
Colorado Bulldog / MR.BIG (Pat Torpey & Billy Sheehan)
Richie Kotzen and Billy Sheehan of The Winery Dogs
