geofio Posted November 23, 2017 Posted November 23, 2017 Had a fantastic day yesterday in the company of Billy Sheehan, have been in contact with billy for a number of years, always had great chats with him etc, he arranged for me to meet up with him yesterday in Glasgow, just can't put in words how cool that experience was, i take part time photos of bands for fun, and billy asked if i would take some shots, Mr Big are a very slick set up!! Pro all the way, i was listening to Billy's onstage sound which is just incredible he has the smoothest low end with just the right amount of grunge on top he is an expert at sound control of a bass guitar , he can manipulate that bass to sound any way he likes it, so happy i got the chance for this experience, great bunch of guys too, i took a pile of photos if anyone fancies a look. cheers Geo Billy Sheehan pics here https://www.flickr.com/photos/139327844@N08/ 6 Quote
Elfrasho Posted November 23, 2017 Posted November 23, 2017 Damn, I forgot about Mr big gig! For anyone unsure of Billy's sound, I can vouch for his live tone... It really works! One thing I'm pretty surprised about though is Billy with a beer! I got the impression he was one of those live clean kinda guys! Dunno why! 1 Quote
Elfrasho Posted November 23, 2017 Posted November 23, 2017 As a total aside, I like you jet photos! 1 Quote
Thunderpaws Posted November 23, 2017 Posted November 23, 2017 Great photo’s. I was there last night too, my pics aren’t quite as good as yours!! Biggest thing that struck me was just how much fun he has on stage! He seemed to love every minute. Gilbert and him are so talented they can hold the song down, play crazy stinky poo and sing and fool around all at the same time! 1 Quote
geofio Posted November 23, 2017 Author Posted November 23, 2017 yeah they are fantastic together .thanks buddy Geo Quote
geofio Posted November 23, 2017 Author Posted November 23, 2017 I presented Billy with a malt whisky from JURA which is not too far away from where i stay he was over the moon with that he is taking it home to Nashville. 2 Quote
KingPrawn Posted November 23, 2017 Posted November 23, 2017 I was lucky enough to meet him at a clinic a few years ago in Brum. Such an incredible player and his knowledge of bass is second to non 1 Quote
xgsjx Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 Some cracking photos there! I'd love to go see Mr Big some day. Billy is one of my inspirational players. I can't even play 1/2 as well as he can, but I learned a lot of great techniques from his books & vids. 1 Quote
Dropzone Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 I have never seen anyone make it all look so easy. Why is he not a member on here??? 1 Quote
Elfrasho Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Dropzone said: I have never seen anyone make it all look so easy. Why is he not a member on here??? I wouldn't be surprised he occasionally has a nosey in here. 1 Quote
dmccombe7 Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 Cracking pics and giving him a nice bottle of Jura the elixir of life to me. Well done sir and thanks for showing your pics. Dave 1 Quote
visog Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 Muchio respect for Billy... Very personable and a great raconteur. Not sure I've heard anyone with a more refined right-hand. His solo on the Stanley special is probably the best... and Stanley's response at 7:40 is hilarious... Second vid is Bill showing he can cut it in jazz which we know from Niacin. 2 Quote
geofio Posted November 24, 2017 Author Posted November 24, 2017 (edited) Another great Jam is Billy with Rush on Geddy Lee's Wal Bass in the 90,s. Edited November 24, 2017 by geofio Quote
DarkHeart Posted November 24, 2017 Posted November 24, 2017 Jealous Moi? .....damn right!!! One of the reasons I play bass! 1 Quote
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