Billy Sheehan
- January 4, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Billy Sheehan |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 19, 1953(1953-03-19) |
| Age | 71 |
| Birthplace | Buffalo |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | New York |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Billy Sheehan Biography
| Name | Billy Sheehan |
| Birthday | Mar 19 |
| Birth Year | 1953 |
| Place Of Birth | Buffalo |
| Home Town | New York |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Billy Sheehan is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on March 19, 1953 in Buffalo, New York, United States. Bassist who is regarded as one of the top rock bassists of all-time. He has played with many artists such as Bassist known as one of the best rock bassist of all time. He has worked with artists like Steve Vai, Mr. Big, and Niacin., Mr. Big, and Niacin.
He was a bassist in two of the albums released from David Lee Roth and Eat ‘Em and Smile in 1986 and Skyscraper in 1988.
Seeking to take Talas further than just regional success, Sheehan reformed Talas with another drummer (Mark Miller), guitarist (Mitch Perry, also later of Heaven), and a dedicated vocalist, Phil Naro, with whom in the late 1970s Sheehan had previously worked in his side project (the Billy Sheehan Band). Talas would release only one more album, Live Speed on Ice. After Mitch Perry left the band, he was replaced by Johnny Angel, who played guitar with them for their 1985/86 US tour opening for Yngwie Malmsteen’s Rising Force. There was a fourth Talas record, tentatively titled “Lights, Camera, Action” to be issued on Gold Mountain/A&M, but it never got past the demo stage due to Sheehan leaving to join David Lee Roth’s solo band. Talas did briefly continue on under Phil Naro sans Sheehan, enlisting Jimmy Degrasso on drums, Al Pitrelli on guitar, Bruno Ravel on bass and Gary Bivona on keyboards but by this time Talas was dead and Ravel formed Danger Danger. Sheehan also auditioned for Toronto based rock band Max Webster, Sheehan being a long time friend of Max Webster singer guitarist Kim Mitchell who fronted Max Webster from 1973- 1981
In the late 1970s, Sheehan also played in a band called Light Years with drummer Ron Rocco who had earlier played in a band called Black Sheep with Foreigner singer Lou Gramm in Rochester, NY. After Sheehan returned to Talas they opened a show for UFO in Buffalo. This led Sheehan to an association with guitarist Michael Schenker and also helped land him the job touring with UFO in 1983.
He’s never been married, however, he is often is referred to as his, now retired Fender bassist, who has a wife.
Billy Sheehan Net Worth
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Billy Sheehan is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Billy Sheehan 's net worth $2 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His first gig full-time was as an in the band Talas.
Guitar Player Magazine has voted him the top Rock Bass Player several times.
William “Billy” Sheehan (born March 19, 1953), is an American bassist known for his work with Talas, Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big, Niacin, and The Winery Dogs. 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.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 2 in |
Billy Sheehan height 6 ft 2 in Billy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Billy Sheehan Dating?
According to our records, Billy Sheehan is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Billy Sheehan’s is not dating anyone.
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Sheehan toured with PSMS (Portnoy/Sheehan/MacAlpine/Sherinian), an instrumental supergroup, in the second half of 2012.
Facts & Trivia
Billy Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Billy Sheehan celebrates birthday on March 19 of every year.
In August 2017, he joined another band with Portnoy, a progressive metal supergroup named Sons of Apollo and also featuring keyboardist Derek Sherinian, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto and guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal. Billy is now also in the band “The Dell”
Is Billy Sheehan a good bass player?
He is 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.
Where is Billy Sheehan from?
Buffalo, NY
How old is Billy Sheehan's bassist?
69 years (March 19, 1953)
What kind of bass does Billy Sheehan play?
The original Yamaha BB bass, used by Sheehan on tour and in the studio with David Lee Roth and Mr. Big. You’re a longtime Rotosound-string guy.
Can Billy Sheehan read music?
“ I can’t read music , but I can make notes that I’ll understand, and I can watch my notes go by and say, ‘Okay, I see the chorus is coming up, but it’s different than the last chorus, because at the end of it we go into another thing’, and it will be something written out.