What a great time it was growing up in Buffalo seeing Billy in the Buffalo clubs with Talas. Billy was a genuine and humble guy back then and nothing has changed!
I grew up in L.A. and Racer X was the band to see in the 80s. I must have seen them ten times between in '86 and '88. Then Paul left for Mr. Big and Scott Travis left for Priest, Jeff Martin, the vocalist, went back to drums and played in Badlands, Bruce Bouillet and John Alderete joined The Scream with future (albeit temporary) Crue singer John Corabi. I've never seen Billy live to this day but if he tours with Winery Dogs, Mr. Big or any other group in L.A. I'll definitely see him. Amazing bassist.
Really don't think I could have higher admiration for Billy. Supremely talented but, just as importantly, supremely humble and aware. I honestly can't think of a time he has ever had a bad word to say about anyone. He is a massive inspiration as a musician and as a person.
I have the guitar world pullout poster of that p bass and he signed it after a Mr Big show. He kinda lit up when he saw it and talked to me about it for about 5 minutes. I finally framed it a couple years ago. I'll never forget how nice he was with that. Billy Rules!
I saw a pic of you and dovydas I'm in Florida now but I used to see you Talis at Mallares our bar in Jamestown New York I'm 68 too who would of thought we'd still be alive
I met Billy many years ago and he was as cool and nice that you hoped he would be. He had just done a clinic and was hanging out. Talked a lot about Mr. Big they were just brand new and he was really pumped about it. I’m a guitarist and like so many others an Eddie disciple, so we bonded in that regard. He showed me some really slick moves that were very Eddie like. Billy is a huge Eddie fan (as you find in this great chat with him 👍🏻👏🏻) I was beside myself. I’ll always enjoy that memory. Many years later I had posted a song I was working on literally from my couch and I get a like from Billy. That was for me like the first encouragement that he held onto from Ed. Thanks for this great time with Billy, it is filled with some great stories. Billy pretty much reigns supreme on his instrument in my book, along with the late John Entwistle and John Paul Jones. I did get my few minutes with Eddie around the time Cherone came into the VH camp. Eddie was excited and playing like a beast. He was using metal picks and had like 3 or 4 of them. I was commenting on them because he was excited about them. He told me I’d love to give you one, but I’ve got to go to Japan and I’m afraid I’ll lose the others. Lol I was like no worries lol He gave me some picks and a smoke. I was a happy camper. God bless you Eddie, you were the king of everything guitar, you changed the way the instrument is played in so many ways. I truly don’t believe anyone will ever eclipse what you did. Rest In Peace my brother. 🙏 🎸 😇
Billy is an AWESOME dude. Very humble and down to earth. I’ve chatted with him a bit and he signed some stuff for me. Just a great human and amazing bassist. Class act. Hope you’re doing well Billy! 🙏🏼
Billy i was 15 in 1980 when i first discoverd your approach to your instrument you were with Talas we covered Hick Town and i was for ever changed you were my bass mentor i worked endlessly on my right hand my runs timing i always worked one on one with my drummers as you did with Pat you two were great together and that relationship is so important the disapline the energy you taught me so much through my entire bass life i wanna thank you for all that you do for bass players everywhere god bless maybe one day we can sit down and have a cup of coffee id like to hear about you and Pat RIP and your aprouch to building those rythym tracks
Thank you for sharing this AWESOME video!!! I saw him many a times back when he was in TALAS!! One time he threw his bass guitar up and it got stuck in the ceiling....he just pulled it out and kept on jamming like it was part of the show! Also met him in a bowling alley a day before the show when he was in D.L.R.'s band!
Thank you Billy for the history lesson. This helps us reach back and find out about some of the most influential bass musicians. I enjoyed the trip down memory lane even back to my early days in Buffalo and McVans is one of the first places I remember seeing you and I enjoyed the call back to Bruce and Teddy
Billy admire van halen so much..I no chance to see van halen live but able to attend Steve vai g3 long ago which I know more about billy when home is guest appearance and then attend mr big’s live..I can say I know more billy than van halen.
I saw Talas ( second generation with Phil Nero ...RIP..).At Uncle Sam's. Jesse Galante opened . Had a drink with Phil after the show in the VIP bar, because my buddy, Mike Snyder was a bassist who knew..."people"...lmao
When I become a famous rock singer, I gonna write a 15 mins song myself, setup a 10 man band.. 5 guitarists ,2 bassists ,2 drummers & me the 5 guitarists=slash,kirk hammer, nuno , Steve vai, Zakk wilder, 2 bassists= flea & billy sheehan, 2 drummers lars urich & ringo starr And my chorus back up singers are billy idol , Bon jovi, Steven tyler, axl rose There will be 4 individual solo part..
Billy, you made me NERVOUS on this one: I was gettin' REAL pissed and disappointed, following the Mr. Big segment with no mention of dear Pat. I was SHOCKED, for being SO INCREDIBLY moved by how you guys, as true brothers, did your last year + together...only second to how proud I was, and am, of Pat; WHAT A MODEL he was for us! I'm glad that I kept watching, and saw you truly, properly acknowledge him. I'm tearing up right now, as I miss him so much; he IS a m a j o r, MAJOR influence on me....forever, as are YOU, Billy, so I'm glad I can breathe a sigh of relief, and not be mad at you anymore, hahahaha!
Billy day in Buffalo. What was so difficult to understand. You made it, finally, after all your years of hard work and DLR couldn’t handle it. Maybe it’s me but I like to see people happy. I would have been happy for you. Now, after 30 plus years of wondering why DLR, broke up the best band ever put together.
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This DEFINITIVE Billy Sheehan presentation is an absolute treat!! Thank you for uploading it.
We're so glad you enjoy it! We're so blessed to have Billy as a close friend of the store and will continue to post related content when available!
What a great time it was growing up in Buffalo seeing Billy in the Buffalo clubs with Talas. Billy was a genuine and humble guy back then and nothing has changed!
Absolutely!
I grew up in L.A. and Racer X was the band to see in the 80s. I must have seen them ten times between in '86 and '88. Then Paul left for Mr. Big and Scott Travis left for Priest, Jeff Martin, the vocalist, went back to drums and played in Badlands, Bruce Bouillet and John Alderete joined The Scream with future (albeit temporary) Crue singer John Corabi. I've never seen Billy live to this day but if he tours with Winery Dogs, Mr. Big or any other group in L.A. I'll definitely see him. Amazing bassist.
Remember sax player Mike Milgliore? (RIP)
Makes me feel old. I remember him in dimarzio pickup adds in bass player magazine back in the 80's. Shame we have to grow old.
Thank You so much for sharing this!!
Really don't think I could have higher admiration for Billy. Supremely talented but, just as importantly, supremely humble and aware. I honestly can't think of a time he has ever had a bad word to say about anyone. He is a massive inspiration as a musician and as a person.
I definitely want to hear the Billy Sheehan versions of the Skyscraper songs.
What a wonderful interview!! Thank you!!
I have the guitar world pullout poster of that p bass and he signed it after a Mr Big show. He kinda lit up when he saw it and talked to me about it for about 5 minutes. I finally framed it a couple years ago. I'll never forget how nice he was with that. Billy Rules!
love the interview, once again Bill the most humble musician. utmost respect !
What a gentleman.
Billy is truly a “4 string maestro” as written on his wrist band.
This is great ! Billy is the coolest musician and person ! Always the best stories !
This is great! This is exactly the in depth interview us Billy Sheehan fans have been waiting for! Thank you and please interview him again!
I saw a pic of you and dovydas I'm in Florida now but I used to see you Talis at Mallares our bar in Jamestown New York I'm 68 too who would of thought we'd still be alive
I met Billy many years ago and he was as cool and nice that you hoped he would be. He had just done a clinic and was hanging out. Talked a lot about Mr. Big they were just brand new and he was really pumped about it. I’m a guitarist and like so many others an Eddie disciple, so we bonded in that regard. He showed me some really slick moves that were very Eddie like. Billy is a huge Eddie fan (as you find in this great chat with him 👍🏻👏🏻) I was beside myself. I’ll always enjoy that memory. Many years later I had posted a song I was working on literally from my couch and I get a like from Billy. That was for me like the first encouragement that he held onto from Ed.
Thanks for this great time with Billy, it is filled with some great stories. Billy pretty much reigns supreme on his instrument in my book, along with the late John Entwistle and John Paul Jones.
I did get my few minutes with Eddie around the time Cherone came into the VH camp. Eddie was excited and playing like a beast. He was using metal picks and had like 3 or 4 of them. I was commenting on them because he was excited about them. He told me I’d love to give you one, but I’ve got to go to Japan and I’m afraid I’ll lose the others. Lol I was like no worries lol He gave me some picks and a smoke. I was a happy camper. God bless you Eddie, you were the king of everything guitar, you changed the way the instrument is played in so many ways. I truly don’t believe anyone will ever eclipse what you did. Rest In Peace my brother. 🙏 🎸 😇
Billy is an AWESOME dude. Very humble and down to earth. I’ve chatted with him a bit and he signed some stuff for me. Just a great human and amazing bassist. Class act. Hope you’re doing well Billy! 🙏🏼
What great stories. Thanks for sharing this with us!!🎸🎶🎵
Wow man, what a great way to spend my evening. A night with Billy. Beautiful
What I love about Billy Sheehan is that you could take the guitar and vocals out of all his songs and just the bass and drums are an amazing listen!
I thoroughly enjoyed that. He’s a wonderful man with a great talent. Couldn’t be more proud.
Billy is Great...a lot of years playing bass with Great talented people..a very unique style as a bass player!
You are absolutely correct! We're incredibly lucky to have Billy teach lessons in-person right from our store!
Wow 68 ? He's amazing
Very Cool Billy!!
legend.rally nice kind of musician
Absolutely the best!
Great comment at 1:40. I totally feel that Billy kicked all their asses! One of a kind.
So much to learn about interviewing.
Billy i was 15 in 1980 when i first discoverd your approach to your instrument you were with Talas we covered Hick Town and i was for ever changed you were my bass mentor i worked endlessly on my right hand my runs timing i always worked one on one with my drummers as you did with Pat you two were great together and that relationship is so important the disapline the energy you taught me so much through my entire bass life i wanna thank you for all that you do for bass players everywhere god bless maybe one day we can sit down and have a cup of coffee id like to hear about you and Pat RIP and your aprouch to building those rythym tracks
Love Billy! Love Toddzilla! Good Job Todd!
Did Billy ever have a job other than being in a band? Maybe Talas was that popular. I bought their vinyl. I bought the CDs. Thanks for sharing 👍☮️ Bob
What a cool and great video, appreciate !! Billy is THE MAN, of of the most unique (tone) bass players
The Niacin track referred to at 37.09 is "Klaghorn".
Fantastic interview with Billy, thank you so much for sharing 🙏
The best, most detailed interview with Billy ever. Well done Sirs!
This is a FASCINATING interview with an absolute LEGEND!
Thank you for sharing this AWESOME video!!! I saw him many a times back when he was in TALAS!! One time he threw his bass guitar up and it got stuck in the ceiling....he just pulled it out and kept on jamming like it was part of the show! Also met him in a bowling alley a day before the show when he was in D.L.R.'s band!
Thank you Billy for the history lesson. This helps us reach back and find out about some of the most influential bass musicians.
I enjoyed the trip down memory lane even back to my early days in Buffalo and McVans is one of the first places I remember seeing you and I enjoyed the call back to Bruce and Teddy
Amazing human & musician
it was amazing to be in the room with him my god
Such a cool dude 🙌🏻👐🏼
The word LEGEND, in this case, it is not enough!
Billy admire van halen so much..I no chance to see van halen live but able to attend Steve vai g3 long ago which I know more about billy when home is guest appearance and then attend mr big’s live..I can say I know more billy than van halen.
I saw Talas ( second generation with Phil Nero ...RIP..).At Uncle Sam's.
Jesse Galante opened . Had a drink with Phil after the show in the VIP bar, because my buddy, Mike Snyder was a bassist who knew..."people"...lmao
What is the song he can't remember the name of at 1:37:20?
In case you're wondering, the band's name was misspelled. It should be Talos. The horse was named after a giant from Greek myths.
Is that a Powell Peralta sticker on his bass? Is Billy a skater?
I was @ U Bflo when BS talks about VH in 1984. I met BS in 1985 when he was w/TALAS.. he played guitar lead better than the TALAS guitar guy ,,,lol
......on """Aint tailkin""
Also....was cool to chat w/ about bass talk.....
i gotta do my hair like that
Herbie Herbert just passed. RIP
When I become a famous rock singer, I gonna write a 15 mins song myself, setup a 10 man band..
5 guitarists ,2 bassists ,2 drummers & me
the 5 guitarists=slash,kirk hammer, nuno , Steve vai, Zakk wilder,
2 bassists= flea & billy sheehan,
2 drummers lars urich & ringo starr
And my chorus back up singers are billy idol , Bon jovi, Steven tyler, axl rose
There will be 4 individual solo part..
I saw his performance recently and thought that he is still so sexy!!!
Billy, you made me NERVOUS on this one: I was gettin' REAL pissed and disappointed, following the Mr. Big segment with no mention of dear Pat. I was SHOCKED, for being SO INCREDIBLY moved by how you guys, as true brothers, did your last year + together...only second to how proud I was, and am, of Pat; WHAT A MODEL he was for us! I'm glad that I kept watching, and saw you truly, properly acknowledge him. I'm tearing up right now, as I miss him so much; he IS a m a j o r, MAJOR influence on me....forever, as are YOU, Billy, so I'm glad I can breathe a sigh of relief, and not be mad at you anymore, hahahaha!
Billy day in Buffalo. What was so difficult to understand. You made it, finally, after all your years of hard work and DLR couldn’t handle it. Maybe it’s me but I like to see people happy. I would have been happy for you. Now, after 30 plus years of wondering why DLR, broke up the best band ever put together.
spotlight syndrome
I love you dude but realy keep the vids under 15 mins and ill watch every on rock on my friend
It's the first time I've ever seen a human red headed rooster.
Ok u got the amp u got the guitar u got it all wired..u just need some callous!
Joe Hesse!!!
Is that a cockatoo conducting this interview?
Kind of strange look tbh.
The pre internet days are more real than today's internet filled BS days.
and thats a grown man with hairdo like that.....thats not funny or cool...its just sad
Emcee guy also low key put down a few other big musicians. Somewhat tonedeaf comments about great players …not a good look Mr. Emcee.
"Harvey and Corky" were Harvey Weinstein and his brother.
This emcee is absolutely awful.