36 Quotes by 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 a result will communicate your feeling and thought much better.

Music is always changing and the changes are unpredictable.

I didn't follow the standard rules of bass playing, and many musicians on many different instruments who became noteworthy for their unique or particular style did a very similar thing.

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

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

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 little or no compensation to perfecting whatever I could, because I loved it so much.

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

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

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