PAUL GILBERT vs BILLY SHEEHAN & BILLY SHEEHAN'S SOLO

[@randyreed1284]

Every musician on that stage are all just straight freaking monsters

[@guilestevenobligar5728]

Agree. Even Pat Torpey, may he rest in peace

[@Pudsy440]

Billy makes the bass an absolutely equal force to anything any guitarist can crank out. Amazing playing!

[@Flat-Kat]

Pudsy440 I agree!

[@METALFAN4EVS]

He’s pretty kick ass. Has that Steve Harris finger pick style too. Awesome.

[@beornthebear.8220]

@@METALFAN4EVS He sometimes picks with index, middle, and rig finger. I play bass, but when I try to add the 3rd finger to the mix, I have a difficult time coordinating them.

[@Guitfiddlejase]

Anyone else catch that impromptu tribute to Bernard Edwards? This Concert was filmed at the Budokan back in 1996..Bernard did his very last concert with Chic right there at the Budokan in April of 1996!!(he passed away the next morning in bed back at the hotel) God bless Billy Sheehan for playing Bernard’s licks there a minute. R.I.P to Mr. Edwards and a well deserved pat on the back to Mr. Sheehan.

[@screamo14]

best lead guitar - bass duo ever

[@tye2teb]

john petrucci+jordan rudess=paul gilbert+billy sheehan= Godlike musicality evahh!!!!!!!

[@constantinosxenos5567]

Rip to the backbone... pat torpey!!!🥁🎤

[@ekadiatmika9981]

Amazing. Mr Big is a Legendary band with amazing skills of their personel. Paul, Billy, Pat, and Eric. So much love for all of you Guys. Love and Do Music In every ways you want

[@sikkinixx75]

Super awesome! I used to play this medley with my band a zillion years ago.

[@areyouavinalaff]

4:41 drummer needs some recognition for that splash timing.

[@stefanholbek2449]

Not just technical competence ... DEEEZ guyz are just GREAT musicians! ;O)

[@SteveBelong72]

Absolutely love this!!! 2 of the best in the world!

[@tc_0]

Loving that classic mix up at 1:37 Sounds like Tocatta and Fugue by JS Bach as well as Czardas by Vittorino Monti

[@beornthebear.8220]

It really does.

[@Pablo.2001]

"Sounds like" ??! Is Tocatta and fughe !

[@mikeparsons1657]

Billy the Badass, for sure!!!

[@CameltoeCaptain]

The only winner in this is us!

[@YummyBananaFish]

Ah some Screamin Blues O Mania! From Intense Rock 2! I had no idea he played this live with Mr Big. This is crazy epic, thankyou much.

[@nathare1]

@MelodicRockLover the riff is from Paul's "Screaming blues omania" which was the closing song for his instructional video intense rock 2..

[@showingYOUtheworld]

Billy Sheehan....no words. MONSTER 🤘🤘🤘 LEGEND ❗

[@jadyner]

hello...the song is Queen - Another One Bites The Dust

[@TheJeffryButnic2]

This guy brings Bass guitar into the Lead Guitar spotlight :O

[@RicardoNask]

BILLY SHEEHAN, best bass player ever.

[@chrisgentry2217]

Geddy and billy Sheehan to me are m the best bass guitarist both happen to be my top five favorites.

[@fretmajik777]

Except for Victor Wooten, its a tie :)

[@galenmarek8287]

Les Claypool may like to have a word

[@Herreken]

Great tone from both of them!

[@matthewbrennan4355]

I love when the GOAT steps of the stag to let the GOAT shine.

[@afdhalyras9931]

Amazing Billy..who is listening 2025

[@stevecomins7837]

Billy doesn't stay on a lick, mode, register... always moving on. I LIKE

[@GiuseppeFuscoGuitar]

I loved the toccata and fugue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@markbass354]

holy crap that was excellent bass at its best

[@lostcaster805]

Paul Gilbert my Fave guitarist jaman bujang hahahaahahah, damn his so fuckin awesome guitarist

[@StealWool]

My head is shredded.. unbelievable

[@20bonesaw]

Why is this a VS? This is Paul and Billy doing what they do!

[@skatinsince97]

Bach would be like "now these guys rock"

[@arwah97]

You’ll be missed Pat Torpey (RIP)

[@fretmajik777]

If you want to have a VS how about Billy Sheehan VS Victor Wooten now that would be one difficult contest to judge!

[@PedroYippeekayaye]

I'm not familiar with much of Gilbert's work but I think he's a great teacher and just an awesome person. I like his look from this time. He looks like a 70's Southern Rock guitarist.

[@benkmoskomusic3679]

Sheehan is a bass wizard! 🧙‍♂️

[@realguitarshredder]

Where have I heard this before?? For the live of God I can’t remember. Some parts are from that compilation of guitars that ruled the world. And some parts from pauls albums years later.

[@Guitfiddlejase]

“Screamin’ Blues O’Mania”!!!

[@Fourstring1991]

During the solo Sheehan looks like a mad scientist. Damn.

[@yoshiki.g1450]

That was one hell of a bass solo.

[@tommyboyce]

this is guitar sports at its finest! guitar athletes in their prime . it's kinda cool the way they try to play music too

[@henrique-rickbass1565]

excelente dupla! !!.

[@DeathBringer769]

I like how Paul can make even a random baggy-ass striped shirt look cool somehow, lol ;)

[@MICKSHRED]

That's cuz in reality hes has a large statcher. Yes hes skinny but not small

[@adriepram]

Pat Torpey has the best hair

[@jovelynlucero7746]

Adrie Pramudya his hair is smoother than most of the ladies 😊😊😊

[@davidkiefer9875]

WTF... Good old Bones - nasty and wicked yet so humanly warm as well - his tone is absolutely incredible... I remember seeing him with his earlier band Talas when they opened for King Edward on VH's Fair Warning tour... Back when he had put out High Speed on Ice. When I bought that album I just shook my head in awe man thinking finally some dude was playing Jaco - esque in a rock format. I was totally blown away. He is also played all the bass on Greg Howe's debut album and let me tell you Bone's tone is so unique it takes all of 6 seconds to realize who it is... Then of course he blows us away on those 2 DLR albums. Elephant Gun - that is some sick fucking shit man... Yes indeed, Bones is like a 50 year MaCallen Scotch - top fucking shelf all the way...

[@seethroughhead505]

In 36 years of closely following Sheehan's career, I have never before heard him referred to as 'Bones'. What's the origin of this nickname?

[@davidkiefer9875]

@@seethroughhead505 It's some nickname he had when he was younger. It's actually tattooed on his forearm...

[@seethroughhead505]

@@davidkiefer9875 I'm not sure about the tattoo - he has a planet design on his left forearm, which was added to during the 90s from its original, rather crude rendering. On his right forearm is the word 'Relentless', which is a relatively recent addition. He did have 'Bones' skateboarding stickers on some of his basses.

[@PGUITARMANN]

FREAKIN ANIMALS !!!!!!!! WOO-HOOOOOOOOOOO

[@burlyredsheep]

Music's gonna suck after all of the greats are gone.

[@Zwellop]

Nope, new greats are sure to come, be a little optimistic now :D

[@kimlarsen475]

Cliff Burton on a new day basis! Mister Billy Sheen is just great!

[@jessyalvarez3385]

Oh men, lo mejor de MisterBig . Esa es la ventaja de ser instrumentista.

[@bonihthaean2317]

The best duo on the planet. I miss pat torpey..

[@FlaKey511]

@jadyner I think its Sugarhill Gang because on Queen's riff the last part pitchwise goes up and loops back to the beginning, however Rapper's Delight at the end of the riff it goes on the D 3 4 then opens notes on the A string. I'm not sure but thats my opinion, they are very similar riffs. sorry if i didn't make much sense.

[@seethroughhead505]

Played in tribute to Chic's bass player Bernard Edwards who had very recently died after a gig at the same venue.

[@absolutpauer]

Actually, it's originally from the song "Good Times" by Chic. It was sampled by the Sugarhill Gang for Rapper's Delight.

[@bitchslapper12]

When exactly do you hear this song in this video?

[@FRRGC]

Gunnar Karlsson the bass line at 3:12

[@seethroughhead505]

Played in tribute to Chic's bass player Bernard Edwards who had very recently died after a gig at the same venue.

[@robsonpereira8976]

Fora do comum.incriveis

[@uanra228]

It's Screamin blues o'mania :D

[@patedwards6968]

Thankyou!

[@abhijitlamsoge]

Screamin Blues'O Mania...!!

[@Moist_Nugget939]

@MrRocknRollJoe I think it's part of Toccata and Fuge in Dm By J.S. Bach

[@izgdimebag333]

凄すぎる！

[@FarizRosoel]

i thought that was queen's another one bites in the dust bass line intro at 3:10

[@lunatik1968]

Cut-off tight jeans with combat boots AND a pony tail. Anybody else misses the 90's...

[@trpleniple3]

@761Wqr and @FlaKey511 it's actually Good Times by Chic which is the basis for Another one bites the dust, Around the world by Daft Punk, Rappers Delight, and various other hits.

[@seethroughhead505]

Played in tribute to Chic's bass player Bernard Edwards who had very recently died after a gig at the same venue.

[@ryanwood7657]

Billy Sheehan, Steve Harris, Cliff Burton (RIP)...

[@tedcabana]

As a guitarist I am much more impressed with Billy because he does shit that I could never do.

[@761WqR]

@FlaKey511 oh sweet thanks man I love that song it's been stuck in my head but I forgot the name thanks!!!

[@mixer14316]

Bill Sheehan. BEST bass ever. Talas to today.

[@fistoftulkas7335]

The mighty Screamin Blues O' Mania, sucks that it was not included in any cd by Paul...

[@tedcabana]

Billy vs Paul. As a guitarist, and quite good, I might brag. I love Paul's playing. But as a Guitarist, who also has much experience on the bass, I have to say the Billy blows my mind. As all modern musicians and instrumentalists go, I have to say that Billie makes the greatest Impression on me. More than any bass, or six string guitarist. Just a total mind fuck!

[@guitarttimman]

I like 'em both

[@nanmyer8972]

*** I'm on a quest to get Mr. Big inducted! Write to: Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame / 1100 Rock & Roll Blvd / Cleveland, OH 44114, USA. We the F-A-N-S owe it to them & to the memory of Pat Torpey to make this happen. They are long-deserving of this 31+yrs achievement & recognition. Get your friends to write in also, the more nominations that are sent in, then they Will get inducted, finally, where they truly do belong!! Thank You!!

[@zulmuhajirin1005]

Guitar: shred like crazy Bass:hold my pick

[@MrBiggysmalls87]

Sofa king goooooood!!!

[@OranjMoose]

Paul Gilbert is the "Sheldon Cooper" of guitarist players.

[@BubbaNintendo]

Love that V!

[@anggadaru1040]

Greatttt

[@Eviltiaz]

Screaming Blues O'mania!!!

[@4bdulh4s4n7]

Is the best,billy sehan n paul gilbert

[@lklkhjhjdfs]

i'm glad that billy knows bernard ewards

[@seethroughhead505]

Played in tribute to Chic's bass player Bernard Edwards who had very recently died after a gig at the same venue.

[@Gabriel-ti1nn]

3:58 Lo unico que me sale hacer igual que Billy Sheehan es poner esas caras cuando me tiran la goma...

[@JoeMentina]

Screaming Blues´O´Mania Bach Rapper's Delight.= _____________________ SUPERBE!

[@juanmanuelmegiasleal709]

Grande billy

[@patrickbateman8848]

How come I haven't watched this OMFG fuck meeeee

[@alexxander2874]

Genuine skill...

[@beornthebear.8220]

Excellent mix of complex hard rock with Fugue. The question of the day is does Sheehan play fast enough? LOL

[@yosheyoshe9767]

Gilbert's in my top 25 BEST GUITAR PLAYER'S OF "ALL" TIMES and Sheehan in my top 50

[@GuitarguyRichard56]

People sometimes miss use the word genius. Not here. Billy is a bass genius.

[@Pablo.2001]

1:38 - Tocatta and Fugue !

[@ManuelMartinez-pd9sj]

Billy is a bass god. He gets such speed and precision by using three fingers. I would love to hear him play in a death metal band. Most likely to never happen though.

[@crisDAwog]

@Zappafan1980 yea ill check him out herd of him just havent herd his playing

[@PsyphaX09]

@Zappafan1980 maybe you meant "silence followed by a deafening roar"...lol

[@bassmonsteradsit7160]

Looks like Billy 8 bit nintendo! but sounds like Billy 1999999999 bit AWESOME!!

[@xyz9610]

Sheehan he's one of the best... without playing some slap stuff.. sorry for my bad english.

[@RubenDanielBrito]

one advice? Dont blink when billy sheehan solos

[@gerrett108]

WOW

[@beefcake0354]

paul gilbert so needs to grow his hair back, he looked very cool back then

[@FlaKey511]

@BILLTHEDEDGI I never knew that, thanks mate.

[@justmybass]

@jadyner actually its good times by chic

[@crisDAwog]

@Zappafan1980 yea i got his latest album 2 fuzz universe and i got some racer x stuff i recommend u check out andy timmons guthrie govan greg howe my fav guiatrists go from paul and guthrie tied then steve vai then petrucci satch andy greg john fusciante hendrix list goes on

[@garybrandt2376]

Yes Billy can not just keep up with ANY guitarist no matter the speed,scales chords NP for Billy and then he just takes it beyond what the bass would normally be!!!

[@Roflmop]

@DLI848 "Good times" from Chic.

[@TheShyMusician]

Renaissance

[@FestiveLongJohns24]

Rofl, this is straight out of fantasia. Which isn't to take credit from the original composer, that's just where I recognize it from.

[@SuperGaleford]

I wonder if these two were actually friends or just tolerated each other.

[@galenmarek8287]

I’m pretty sure they were like brothers. Both are great fun guys to be around, they always seem to be having a blast with one another.

[@SuperGaleford]

@@galenmarek8287 I can believe that.

[@manglermedia9730]

Wow