BY THOMAS S. ORWAT, JR.
Welcome to episode #71 of the Rock Interview Series. For this episode, the legendary Buffalo, NY, born bass player Billy Sheehan is the featured guest.
During his impressive 50-year career, Billy has become one of the most renowned bass players in rock music. His innovative style has earned him countless awards and accolades throughout his career while performing in bands Talas, UFO, Mr. Big, the Winery Dogs, David Lee Roth, Niacin, Sons of Apollo and others.
Currently, Billy is touring with the power trio the Winery Dogs, which also features all-star musicians Ritchie Kotzen on guitar and vocals and Mike Portnoy on drums. The Winery Dogs just released their brilliant third studio album, entitled 3, on February 3, 2023.
What follows is an exclusive interview in which Billy talks about the current Winery Dogs tour and record and also discusses his time with Mr. Big, TALAS, David Lee Roth, UFO, and much more. So here he is, Billy Sheehan!
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