Billy Sheehan

For other people named Billy Sheehan, see Billy Sheehan (Gaelic footballer), Billy Sheehan (rugby union), and William F. Sheehan.

Billy Sheehan
Sheehan with Mr. Big in 2016
Sheehan with Mr. Big in 2016
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Roland Sheehan
Born (1953-03-19) March 19, 1953 (age 71)[1]
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Genres
OccupationBassist
Years active1970–present
Member of
Formerly of
Websitebillysheehan.com

William Sheehan (born March 19, 1953[1]) 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.[2]

  1. ^ a b ""Billy Sheehan – Biography & History – AllMusic"". AllMusic. Archived from the original on March 28, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  2. ^ "Sheehan's Bio on his Official Site". Billysheehan.com. Retrieved August 9, 2011.