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10-07-2001, 03:48 PM
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I've heard that this guy is one of the best rock bassists ever. I know he uses this crazy custon Yamaha, and I was just wondering if there are any of his CD's that I should look into. Always lookin' for somethin new 
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10-07-2001, 04:00 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Stockholm, Sweden | | | Hi!
Billy Sheehan is one of my bass heroes. He played in a band called Mr Big. If you want to hear great, groovy, technical playing. You should check out all Mr Big albums. (Specially the first three albums: Mr Big, Lean into it and Bump ahead.)
Happy listening!
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10-07-2001, 06:45 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New York, NY | | | Sheehan's also played with a jazz-fusion organ trio called Niacin. They've recorded three albums to date, I think. Sheehan's also got a solo record called "Compression" that should be out soon on Steve Vai's Favored Nations label; the two know each other from their David Lee Roth days. |
10-07-2001, 07:29 PM
| | Vorsprung durch Technik | | Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cologne, Germany | | | FYI: Compression has already been released for some weeks, at least in Germany.
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10-14-2001, 11:07 AM
| | "Is our children learning "Is our teachers teachin | | Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Joplin,Missouri | |  I currently have a guitar player mag on ebay that is all about him from, the 80s! Go check it out and bid!
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10-14-2001, 11:19 AM
| | Vorsprung durch Technik | | Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cologne, Germany | | | The very first issue of Bass Player had a cover story on him (1990), lots of ads featuring him too.
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10-14-2001, 11:59 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keller, Texas | |  Billy Sheehan
If you want to hear Billy play. Check out- Billy Sheehan: The Talas Years.
Mr. Big & The David Lee Roth stuff are great, But Talas is where it really started.
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10-14-2001, 02:44 PM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Still in Margaritaville | | | Billy Sheehan has made a two video set of his instruction advice with Wolf Marshall as interviewer. One can learn a lot about Sheehan, get to see his personality and pick up a few hints, especially on tapping and string bending.
These videos were available in the early nineties, but may not be easily found now. Check E-Bay. You might even get them at a bargain price.
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10-22-2001, 02:45 PM
| | Vorsprung durch Technik | | Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cologne, Germany | | | There's a Bass Day 97 video featuring Billy.
Great clinic with tons of cool anecdotes and bass playing.
DCI Video VH 0378
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09-19-2002, 05:50 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Indianapolis, IN, USA | | | Does anyone know what he's currently up to???
I know he mentioned touring behind Compression, that would be killer! As would a Niacin tour. But since G3's over, I've not heard anything.
Anyone with any insight please advise! |
09-19-2002, 09:34 PM
|  | C'mon man! | | Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hawaii | | | He has a new album coming out on the 24th with drummer Terry Bozzio.......should be cool!!
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09-20-2002, 03:09 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wolverhampton UK | | | Billy Rules
I got an Email from him saying he'll probably tour again when he's finished recording a few things. Incidently, he RULES. I have his solo record Compression and it's real good. Only 1 bass solo, would you believe it? Its not what I expected from him at all (it actually has nice songs with lyrics) but its still good.
Plus he played one of the guitar breaks on it with a danelectro which i find endlessly cool for some reason  .
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09-20-2002, 07:31 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: queensland, australia | | Quote: Originally posted by jerry
He has a new album coming out on the 24th with drummer Terry Bozzio.......should be cool!! | that album is amazing. theres a website somewhere where u can get heaps of samples, they are excelent |
09-20-2002, 10:37 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Florida | | | Check out David Lee Roths "Eat Um And Smile" Cd
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09-20-2002, 05:56 PM
|  | - that dog won't hunt, Monsignor. Moderator | | | | | Billy Sheehan is a huge influence for me. Pick up Compression, the Naicin albums, the Talas years, all great work.
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