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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 .
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Bio. 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. His playing, singing, songwriting, and contributions to his many recordings have resulted in millions of records sold, Platinum and Gold status worldwide ...
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BIO. Billy Sheehan has changed the way bass guitar is played. Rising to cult status in the 80's with his Buffalo, NY based band Talas, Billy was recruited by David Lee Roth when Roth left Van Halen in '85. He recorded two platinum selling albums with the former Van Halen front man before setting out on his own.
Oct 4, 2022 · Bass Player. Billy Sheehan began his career with Talas. Over 40 years on, he returned for a new album tinged with tragedy. By Stuart Clayton. ( Bass Player ) published 4 October 2022. "They photocopied my P-bass!" Billy Sheehan on "The Wife" and the tragedy and triumph of the new Talas album, 1985.
- Stuart Clayton
Jan 23, 2023 · Billy Sheehan on why, 40 years on, it was time to bring Talas back and celebrate the triumphant year of 1985. By Adam Kovac. published 23 January 2023. “We played together again, and we had a riot”: the bass icon reflects on a band who were heirs to the '80s hard-rock and metal guitar throne and a comeback tinged with tragedy.
Aug 6, 2017 · Legendary bassist Billy Sheehan talks with Antihero Magazine about his latest band The Fell, as well as the need to educate yourself, his own musical legacy, the current tour with Mr. Big, and other projects he’s been working on. Photo: Tom Leu. ANTIHERO: You seem to be very busy.
