Billy Sheehan
Musician
United StatesUnited States

19 March 1953

Billy Sheehan

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William 'Billy' Sheehan (born on March 19, 1953 in Buffalo, New York) is an American bassist known for his work with bands like Mr. Big, Niacin and Talas, Billy Sheehan is often referred to as the "Eddie Van Halen of the Bass".

He played in Steve Vai's band for a few years and currently has a project called Devil's Slingshot with guitar virtuoso Tony MacAlpine and drum virtuoso Virgil Donati. They released an album in October 2007 called Clinophobia.

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The Winery DogsThe Winery Dogsbackground vocals, bass guitar, bass pedals, original
Mr. BigMr. Bigbass guitar, original, background vocals
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Sons of Apollobass guitar, original
Talasbass guitar, lead vocals, original
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Devil’s Slingshotbass guitar, original
MIWAbass guitar
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The Fell.bass guitar
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