Bobby Sheehan | |
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Born |
Summit, New Jersey United States |
June 12, 1968
Died | August 20, 1999 New Orleans, Louisiana United States |
(aged 31)
Genres | Rock |
Occupation(s) | Musician, Songwriter |
Instruments | Bass guitar |
Years active | 1987–1999 |
Labels | A&M Records |
Associated acts | Blues Traveler |
Robert Vaughan "Bobby" Sheehan (June 12, 1968 – August 20, 1999) was an American musician and songwriter best known as a founding member and bassist of Blues Traveler.
Sheehan attended the Berklee College of Music and would co-found Blues Traveler in 1987. He died of an accidental overdose of heroin, cocaine and Valium in 1999. Sheehan had his own group of fans called FOB (Front of Bob) who would always meet in front of the bass player during live shows. There is a collection of poems, memories, and thoughts that can be read and added to on the Bluestraveler.net website.