I gave up a lot of things in exchange for my success.

- Billy Sheehan

It was also important for me to have a burning desire to achieve something worthwhile on that instrument, and I devoted many many many hours with lit…

- Billy Sheehan

I've been an amature inventor for a long time.

- Billy Sheehan

Music is always changing and the changes are unpredictable.

- Billy Sheehan

I love a lot of reggae, but Ive never had the opportunity to play with any reggae guys.

- Billy Sheehan

Be honest with yourself and the way you act when you hear music. That way, when people watch, they'll see something from your heart and soul, and as …

- Billy Sheehan

As far as current inspiration, I'm listenting to a lot of flamenco, because the techniques used for flamenco can be adapted to playing bass.

- Billy Sheehan

I plan on doing a lot more work on my own, and discovering and doing more.

- Billy Sheehan

I'm very honored and thankful if someone says something nice about my playing, but in general I'm very critical of what I do.

- Billy Sheehan