Bobby Sheehan

Bass player and songwriter for Blues Traveler

Bobby Sheehan - Bass player and songwriter for Blues Traveler
Born

June 12th, 1968
56 years ago

Died

1999
26 years ago — 31 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Became a founding member of the rock band Blues Traveler. Contributed as a bassist and songwriter from the band's inception in the late 1980s until the mid-1990s. Blues Traveler gained significant popularity with the release of their album 'Four' in 1994, which included the hit single 'Run-Around.' The band received a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1996 for this song. Sheehan was also known for his distinctive bass playing style and improvisational skills during live performances. Despite struggles with personal challenges, his contributions to the band remain influential.

Founding member of Blues Traveler

Bass player on the album 'Four'

Grammy Award for 'Run-Around'

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