
In the world of bass and beyond, Billy Sheehan is one of the synonyms for virtuosity. However, as we all know by now, you can’t please everyone and, with the wonders of the internet and online discussion, there’s always going to be a naysayer or two. In other words, no one is safe from hard critiques and nitpicking, not even Billy.
As Mr. Big has called it a day, playing their final show in September 2024, we took a moment to chat with Billy. Among other things, the bass virtuoso reflected on a few technique-related matters, including what it’s like to play with a pick, as well as receiving criticism from at least one not-so-famous online musician.