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 shines in a new Mr. Big live studio performance from Sweetwater Studios playing Colorado Bulldog and The Price You Gotta Pay.
Billy Sheehan returns to Groove Podcast discuss practice, tone, and his latest project, The Fell—a conversation rooted in philosophy, melody, and evolution.
Billy Sheehan’s new band, The Fell, drops its debut “Killswitch” EP—five tracks of hard-rock energy and killer bass tone.
Billy Sheehan’s snarling bass tone fuels The Fell’s new single, “Killswitch,” a gritty anthem ahead of their October EP release.
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.
