Billy Sheehan

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Yamaha Billy Sheehan Attitude 30th bass
Yamaha celebrates 30 years of the Billy Sheehan signature series with limited-edition Attitude 30th bass

By Sam Roche Published

Each of the 30 basses available comes with a signed certificate of authenticity

Bass Guitars
Derek Sherinian of Sons of Apollo performs at The Fillmore in San Francisco on January 26, 2020
Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde and Joe Bonamassa to guest on new Derek Sherinian album, The Phoenix

By Richard Bienstock Published

The insane lineup also includes Kiko Loureiro, Bumblefoot, Billy Sheehan and more

Music Releases
Billy Sheehan: "I love playing. I can sit down for three hours and have a one-man party on the bass"
Billy Sheehan: "I never considered I had any natural talent at all. I just had a burning desire to play"

By Joel McIver Published

Guest editor and lord of the low-end, Sheehan talks complex arrangements, gear essentials and low-carb diets

Bassists
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Billy Sheehan names 5 of his favorite bass albums

By Bass Player Staff Published

Sheehan is one of the world’s most accomplished bassists - so we can all learn from the five albums that influenced him

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Bumblefoot and Billy Sheehan went totally "ampless" on the new Sons of Apollo album

By Richard Bienstock Published

“This will piss off the purists,” the guitarist says

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Turns out Billy Sheehan was offered the Van Halen bass player slot three separate times

By Richard Bienstock Published

“As much as I would have loved to do that, I want to see Michael Anthony in the band,” says the Mr Big bassist

Bassists
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Watch the Winery Dogs Rip Through “Oblivion” Onstage in Denver

By Richard Bienstock Published

The trio, featuring Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy, is in the midst of their first U.S. tour in three years.

Artists
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Watch David Lee Roth’s ‘Eat ‘Em and Smile’ Backing Band Reunite for First Time in 33 Years

By Richard Bienstock Published

Steve Vai and Billy Sheehan rip through “Shy Boy” at ‘Ultimate NAMM Night’ jam.

Bands
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The Winery Dogs Announce New U.S. Tour Dates

By Richard Bienstock Published

The band will hit the road on the Who Let the Dogs Out trek in May.

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Mr. Big to Record One More Album Before Calling It Quits

By Richard Bienstock Published

Singer Eric Martin says it would be “uncomfortable” to continue on without late drummer Pat Torpey.

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