Bobby Sheehan
Bass player and songwriter for Blues Traveler
Born
June 12th, 1968
57 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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