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Bassist Billy Sheehan Breaks Down Eddie Van Halen's Technique in 1985 Guitar World Interview

Posted 08/31/2011 at 1:55pm | by Joe Lalaina

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1985 Billy Sheehan Interview

Billy Sheehan has probably received more worldwide press than any contemporary rock artist not on a major label. In much of this coverage, Sheehan is referred to as "the Eddie Van Halen of bass," a title based on Sheehan's virtuosic command of the instrument, together with his ability to play fiery two-handed fretting moves -- a technique Van Halen brought to national attention with his band's debut album in 1978.

Video: Mr. Big Cover Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water"

Posted 08/02/2011 at 10:32am | by Josh Hart

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During the second encore of their concert at the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, California, Sunday night, July 31, Mr. Big performed a special cover of Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water."

Mr. Big to Tour US with Original Lineup

Posted 06/20/2011 at 12:03pm | by Josh Hart

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Coming off a successful overseas trek, the original lineup of Mr. Big -- vocalist Eric Martin, guitarist Paul Gilbert, bassist Billy Sheehan and drummer Pat Torpey -- will be touring the United States in support of their latest album, What If...

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