Talas

Billy Sheehan's first full-time band was Talas, a trio made up of Dave Constantino on guitar and Paul Varga on drums. The band played a mix of covers and original compositions, with all three alternating on vocals. They played live very regularly (up to six days a week). Talas was one of the most popular bands in Buffalo for over a decade, spreading throughout the American Northeast, and even into Canada. In 1978, Talas released their self-titled debut album, which included the regional hit "See Saw". It was during this period that Sheehan wrote his best-known songs, such as "Shy Boy" (later re-recorded with David Lee Roth), and the complex and frantic "Addicted to that Rush" (later re-recorded with Mr. Big).