alexclaber Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Billy's Q&A from BP mag: Question:"My amp makes a loud, annoying pop when I turn it on, what can I do about this?" Answer: "I used to have a loud, annoying pop too, but my mom divorced him." Legend. Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Billy SHeehan plays music that gets right up most peoples nose. He is ridiculously gifted technically. Jeff Berlin states he regards him as the best rock bassist of all time, and they've hung out enough for Jeff to have a decent insight on this one. His early Niacin stuff is staggering (Elbow Grease and Stomping Ground are wicked super fast grooves) His instructional video is hysterical, one of the funniest most cringe worthy pieces of interviewing ever - but it has some great info in it too. His attitude in interview is great though - very cool guy, crap sense of humour mind I cant listen to more than 1 minute of that shred stuff without going postal though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeefChief Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Seems like a nice fella to me. I remeber the Scientology interview he gave outside a Scientology centre. I think Scientology is a cult that rips people off, and the journalist was being pretty harsh on him, but he just cam across as a really nice fella. As for his playing, its not my cup of Tea. Technically, he seems great, and he clearly loves to play. He got much more passion than most "technical players". Seems passionate about bass which can only be good. I get the impression that if you told him you hated his music, he'd take it on the chin without being a dick. Billy Sheehan - he's alright by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Well he must be able to groove and play AND be flash if hes done over 6000 gigs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Funk Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='stevie' post='439675' date='Mar 19 2009, 08:23 PM']Oh dear. I take it you are a Mr Big fan.[/quote] No way! It's not my thing at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 A big fat shut the f*** up to the antiSheehan collective. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p49yndQKoFE&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p49yndQKoFE...feature=related[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='ARGH' post='440199' date='Mar 20 2009, 12:18 PM']A big fat shut the f*** up to the antiSheehan collective.[/quote] Well, whaddaya know - matching hair! Sorry, I can't take anyone seriously with hair like that. What were they thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='ARGH' post='440090' date='Mar 20 2009, 10:42 AM']Well he must be able to groove and play AND be flash if hes done over 6000 gigs![/quote] I've done that many gigs and I'm rubbish..... well, perhaps it just feels like that many gigs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGH Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 Its from 88-89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='ARGH' post='440199' date='Mar 20 2009, 12:18 PM']A big fat shut the f*** up to the antiSheehan collective. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p49yndQKoFE&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p49yndQKoFE...feature=related[/url][/quote] Yeah thats the vid that made me cringe etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='BigBeefChief' post='440085' date='Mar 20 2009, 10:36 AM']Seems like a nice fella to me. I remeber the Scientology interview he gave outside a Scientology centre. I think Scientology is a cult that rips people I get the impression that if you told him you hated his music, he'd take it on the chin without being a dick. Billy Sheehan - he's alright by me.[/quote] Yeah totally agree, definitely thick skinned I think. Certainly very humble about it all too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosebass Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 [quote name='BigBeefChief' post='440085' date='Mar 20 2009, 10:36 AM']Seems like a nice fella to me. I remeber the Scientology interview he gave outside a Scientology centre. I think Scientology is a cult that rips people off, and the journalist was being pretty harsh on him, but he just cam across as a really nice fella. As for his playing, its not my cup of Tea. Technically, he seems great, and he clearly loves to play. He got much more passion than most "technical players". Seems passionate about bass which can only be good. I get the impression that if you told him you hated his music, he'd take it on the chin without being a dick. Billy Sheehan - he's alright by me.[/quote] Has Tom Cruise been round to yours for tea ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 [quote name='51m0n' post='440478' date='Mar 20 2009, 05:12 PM']Yeah thats the vid that made me cringe etc etc[/quote] Cringe? Ohhhh Wolf Marshall's hair.....yeah bad or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Ah.. well everyones allowed there opinions. Hes defiantly my favorite bassist of all time. Seeing Billy live is one of the most amazing things i've ever experienced, dunno how many times i've seen him now, but his playing just makes you get goosebumps every time 'cause its just so full of feeling. :blush: Zo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Just to say I saw Billy do a demo of his new preamp in Exeter to about 100 people a few years and he blew me away. Always been a fan of his playing, Niacin, Mr Big especially. Met him afterwards and he was a top bloke, signed a ton of autographs and spent a load of time chatting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 yeah he really is a great guy. Can't believe Mr. Big are back together, its just amazing so excited! Z x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geilerbass Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 [quote name='Zoe_BillySheehan' post='441254' date='Mar 21 2009, 07:27 PM']yeah he really is a great guy. Can't believe Mr. Big are back together, its just amazing so excited! Z x[/quote] Unfortunately, it doesn't look like they'll be coming this way anytime soon... That said, I hear Fin-Air have been doing some very good deals on flights to Tokyo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 yeah, but Billy said that they will head over here eventually Z x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geilerbass Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 [quote name='Zoe_BillySheehan' post='441284' date='Mar 21 2009, 08:13 PM']yeah, but Billy said that they will head over here eventually Z x[/quote] Really!? That would be too awesome. Fingers-crossed... Though seeing them play in Japan would surely be the ultimate Mr Big experience. Just wish the pound wasn't so weak against the Yen right now... And back on topic - Sheehan is THE MAN. If he doesn't play with passion and feel, then I don't know who does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Billy is one of only 3 "name" bassplayers that have bothered to answer e mails I sent them, the other 2 were Glenn Hughes and Tony Franklin. Diamond Geezers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 [quote name='geilerbass' post='441295' date='Mar 21 2009, 08:29 PM']Really!? That would be too awesome. Fingers-crossed... Though seeing them play in Japan would surely be the ultimate Mr Big experience. Just wish the pound wasn't so weak against the Yen right now... And back on topic - Sheehan is THE MAN. If he doesn't play with passion and feel, then I don't know who does...[/quote] Yeah it would! been watching the Live in Japan DVD today [quote name='Johngh' post='441304' date='Mar 21 2009, 08:38 PM']Billy is one of only 3 "name" bassplayers that have bothered to answer e mails I sent them, the other 2 were Glenn Hughes and Tony Franklin. Diamond Geezers![/quote] yeah he is very good at replying Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I just took a look at the original video, it's just a pair of sad men w*nking guitars IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='441309' date='Mar 21 2009, 08:43 PM']I just took a look at the original video, it's just a pair of sad men w*nking guitars IMO.[/quote] Shall we just get every single musical performance and rip it to shreds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 [quote name='Zoe_BillySheehan' post='441315' date='Mar 21 2009, 08:51 PM']Shall we just get every single musical performance and rip it to shreds?[/quote] Not at all, all I'm saying is that in my opinion they are great musicians but I find it sad when people 'duel' to show how great they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoe_BillySheehan Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='441319' date='Mar 21 2009, 08:54 PM']Not at all, all I'm saying is that in my opinion they are great musicians but I find it sad when people 'duel' to show how great they are.[/quote] Its a performance, its a show, its ROCK 'N' ROLL! its amazing to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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