Billy Sheehan Quotes

History has repeated itself many times througout the ages.

Very often I suspend my musical sensibilities to enjoy music as a fan.

I try to do my absolute best for the people who come see me play.

I believe the best persona to be onstage is the one that comes naturally.

It is never easy for anyone to have success in music.

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.

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

What people think of me and my playing is up to them, not me.

My home studio is my private instrument for me only. It's not intended to record anyone but me.

I listened to many different types of instruments and music, and have always tried to look at the bass as an instrument as opposed to only a bass.

I'm a fan of many different styles of classical and symphonic music.

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

And no again: My studio is not a first or any step toward becoming any type of businessman on my part.

If I had to do it over, I wouldn't change a thing.

It's not art, it's science.

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

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

Music is always changing and the changes are unpredictable.

I think the future looks great for music, musicians, bass players, and all we love about music.

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.