Billy Sheehan
William 'Billy' Sheehan (born on March 19, 1953 in Buffalo, New York) is an… Read Full Bio ↴William 'Billy' Sheehan (born on March 19, 1953 in Buffalo, New York) is an American bassist known for his work with bands like Mr. Big, Niacin and Talas, Billy Sheehan is often referred to as the "Eddie Van Halen of the Bass".
He played in Steve Vai's band for a few years and currently has a project called Devil's Slingshot with guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine and drum virtuoso Virgil Donati. They released an album in October 2007 called Clinophobia.
Sheehan has won the "Best Rock Bass Player" readers' poll from Guitar Player Magazine five times for his "lead bass" playing style. Guitar Player has likened his soloing on the four-string instrument to Eddie Van Halen's on the six-string guitar. Sheehan's repertoire includes the use of chording, two-handed tapping, right hand "three finger picking" technique and controlled feedback. However, Sheehan is also noted as a steady "true" bassist, fulfilling the traditional supportive role of the electric bass in the rock rhythm section. He has been a member of the Church of Scientology since 1971 and appeared on the street offering to defend it during Project Chanology.
He played in Steve Vai's band for a few years and currently has a project called Devil's Slingshot with guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine and drum virtuoso Virgil Donati. They released an album in October 2007 called Clinophobia.
Sheehan has won the "Best Rock Bass Player" readers' poll from Guitar Player Magazine five times for his "lead bass" playing style. Guitar Player has likened his soloing on the four-string instrument to Eddie Van Halen's on the six-string guitar. Sheehan's repertoire includes the use of chording, two-handed tapping, right hand "three finger picking" technique and controlled feedback. However, Sheehan is also noted as a steady "true" bassist, fulfilling the traditional supportive role of the electric bass in the rock rhythm section. He has been a member of the Church of Scientology since 1971 and appeared on the street offering to defend it during Project Chanology.
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Billy Sheehan Lyrics
A BLOODLESS CASUALTY The walking wounded reach the other side They get to tell…
Bleed Along the Way I hope you'll excuse the intrusion A soul in a chamber…
From the Backseat Its hard to define from within The chaos you find yourself…
Lift Through the same again I try to quench my need I hope…
Oblivion Infinite mercy Gives you the strength to carry through One…
Santa Claws Is Coming To Town S-A-N T-A c-L-A W-S SANTA CLAWS! You better watch out you b…
Somethin's Gotta Given The way she moves Strikes a never I never knew existed I…
The Lift Through the same again I try to quench my need I hope…
Toss It on the Flame I put up resistance at first Just how long can I…
What Once Was Everything I use to know Starts to slip away Pull it out…
What Once Was... Everything I use to know Starts to slip away Pull it out…