The Famous Bassist

William “Billy” Sheehan born on March 19, 1953 in Buffalo, New York. He is an American Bassist known for his work with Mr. Big, and Steve Vai. Sheehan has won the “Best Rock Bass Player” readers’ poll from Guitar Player Magazine five times for his “lead bass” playing style. 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.

In January 2009, Billy Sheehan reunited with his old Mr. Big band members such as Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert, and Pat Torpey for a reunion tour in Japan. In April 2009 Sheehan’s third solo album, Holy Cow! Produced by Simone Sello, was released by Mascot records. Mr. Big is still together and their new album “What If” produced by Kevin Shirley was released December 15, 2010 in Japan and January 21, 2011 in Europe. It was release February 8, 2011 in the U.S.
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