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Notably, in 2022, he stepped into the shoes of the iconic Billy Sheehan for the South American leg of Sons Of Apollo's tour, sharing the stage with luminaries like Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Jeff Scott Soto, and Bumblefoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFelipe's mastery of the bass has earned him the title of Brazil's best bassist for 23 uninterrupted years across various esteemed platforms. 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