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Bobby Sheehan (musician)

Bobby Sheehan
Born (1968-06-12)June 12, 1968
Summit, New Jersey United States
Died August 20, 1999(1999-08-20) (aged 31)
New Orleans, Louisiana United States
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.



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