Billy Sheehan on the Mr. Big "Big Finish Tour", how one song changed his life, bass playing & more!

Billy Sheehan joins me while on tour with Mr. Big to discuss the "Big Finish Tour" Talas, the David Lee Roth Band, forming Mr. Big, bass playing and a lot more! Billy Sheehan is a highly acclaimed bassist known for his playing style and innovative techniques. he began his musical career in the 1970s, gaining recognition for his work with the band Talas. However, he became widely known for his tenure with David Lee Roth's solo band in the mid-1980s, where his energetic bass lines and flashy stage presence earned him a reputation as one of rock's premier bassists. Billy co-founded Mr. Big in 1988. With Mr. Big, Billy further showcased his bass skills, contributing to hits like "To Be with You." The band achieved considerable commercial success and earned Billy even more recognition within the music industry. Watch & Subscribe:    / @rnrcoffeeshow   Stay connected with the show:   / rnrcoffeeshow     / rnrcoffeeshow   Buy Official Rock N Roll & Coffee Show merchandise: https://rnrcoffeeshow.bigcartel.com Presented by: Retro Active https://shopretroactive.com/ Writers & Rockers Coffee Company https://writersandrockerscoffee.com 00:00:00 Show Open 00:00:36 On Tour In Madrid 00:02:18 The Big Finish Tour 00:03:27 Nick D'Virgilio 00:03:52 What Held Talas Back 00:06:36 Touring With Van Halen 00:07:12 David Lee Roth Movie Pitch 00:07:50 Forming The David Lee Roth Band 00:09:50 Fun On The Eat'em And Smile Tour 00:10:09 What Happened During Skyscraper 00:11:44 The First Mr. Big Record 00:12:36 Putting Mr. Big Together 00:13:34 Songwriting With Mr. Big 00:14:07 Big In Foreign Markets 00:15:16 How Did "To Be With You" Change Your Life 00:17:39 Later Mr. Big Albums 00:19:50 Playing "Lean Into It" In Its Entirety 00:21:12 Sequencing An Album 00:22:23 Thoughts On Streaming Music 00:23:57 Billy Signature "Attitude" Bass 00:27:26 Live And Backing Tracks 00:28:18 Playing In Power Trio's 00:30:18 Staying Out Of Rock Star Drama 00:32:40 Marijuana And Recording Don't Mix 00:33:23 Balancing The Melodic And Technical Aspects Of A Song 00:37:41 Borrowing From Paul McCartney 00:38:55 Locking In On The Drums 00:41:38 The Use Chords In Bass Playing 00:43:58 The Status Of The Winery Dogs 00:44:21 Always Surrounded By Great Musicians 00:45:25 One Hit From Vinny Appice 00:47:45 Not Much Of A Slap Bass Player 00:49:19 Looking Back At Accomplishments 00:52:31 Not Done Yet 00:55:16 Recording In The Studio 00:56:31 Closing