Regarding Drummers 'New' Mr. Big, Billy Sheehan's Answer Is Still The Same: Sorry, No Details For Now
JAKARTA - In a recent interview with Sunshine Cantu, Billy Sheehan was asked about the identity of the drummer who will oversee Mr. Big's upcoming tour.
The 69-year-old bassist spoke up in response to Mr's decision. Big to return to tour following the death of Pat Torpey.
The drummer died in February 2018 at the age of 64 from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
Regarding who will be playing drums for Mr. Big in the upcoming show, this is Sheehan said.
"Okay, you guys have to wait. We will announce it soon," said the bassist.
"Mr. Big, we want to play together again," he said. There hasn't been a really determined show date yet, but we want to make a proper farewell especially after losing our drummer, Pat, we would like to pay him tribute to the proper farewell and pay tribute to him and his outstanding drumming and his contribution to Mr, Big and the contribution of general music in many ways. So we might do something this year. nothing has been announced yet."
Sheehan added: "There will be a drummer. Often, in a situation like this, drummers have other things he's handling, so we can't give his name now until he's ready to be announced. But I guarantee you guys will be very happy."
Some time ago, VOI had the opportunity to interview Sheehan. We also asked about Mr's farewell show. Big and the 'new' drummer to replace Torpey, however, Sheehan refused to give an answer until the time really came.
"Sorry, there are no details for now," Sheehan told us, briefly.