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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Temple of Blues II" width="600" height="315">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.
Mr. Big have released a live clip of “Take Cover” from a massive 2009 show in Japan, featuring Billy Sheehan on his red Yamaha Attitude and Paul Gilbert in top form.
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.
