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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Billy Sheehan puts his signature Yamaha Attitude to work in this bass playthrough of Mr. Big’s “Green Tinted Sixties Mind.”
Eric Gales, Dennis Chambers, and Billy Sheehan have formed the new power trio GCS, with their first U.S. tour dates set for this fall.
Bootsy Collins and Buckethead explore funk, metal, and mental health on a new album featuring Robert Trujillo, Victor Wooten, and more.
Carmine Appice and Cactus return with "Temple of the Blues II," featuring Billy Sheehan, Dug Pinnick, Tony Franklin, Rudy Sarzo, Jimmy Haslip, and more.
Billy Sheehan’s new band The Fell has announced its first tour dates for March 2026, with a week of shows across the Northeast and Midwest.
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