William "Billy" Sheehan

William "Billy" Sheehan is an American bassist known for his work with Talas, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, and Niacin. Sheehan has won the "Best Rock Bass Player" readers' poll from Guitar Player Magazine five times for his "lead bass" playing style. Sheehan's repertoire includes the use of chording, two-handed tapping, right-hand "three-finger picking" technique and controlled feedback.

Born: March 19, 1953, Buffalo

Music groups: Mr. Big, Talas, Planet X, Explorers Club, Amazing Journey, Niacin

Albums: The Talas Years, Compression, Holy Cow!, Cosmic Troubadour

Songs: To Be with You, Wild World, Medley, Shine, Road to Ruin, Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy, Bass Solo, Take Cover, Undertow, Addicted to That Rush, Green-Tinted Sixties Mind, Colorado Bulldog, Billy Sheehan Bass Solo, Burn, Just Take My Heart

Appears in: Billy Sheehan: In My Humble Opinion, Niacin: Live in Tokyo, Night School: An Evening with Stanley Clarke & Friends.

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