In a recent interview with Mind Behind The Music, legendary bassist Billy Sheehan shares the story behind his iconic tapping technique.

Sheehan credits a pivotal 1974 concert where he saw guitarist Billy Gibbons bend strings and hit the fretboard as a turning point in his approach to the bass guitar.

He describes how this inspired him to experiment with tapping for years, even if he didn't take it to the same level of perfectionism as Van Halen's Eddie Van Halen.

Sheehan also mentions the early days of seeing ZZ Top and being influenced by their guitarist's innovative string-bending technique.

This year, a video surfaced featuring Billy Sheehan jamming with Lamb Of God drummer Art Cruz and former Machine Head guitarist Phil Demmel.

The clip showcases the impressive skills of these metal legends.