Steve Howe (guitarist)
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Steve Howe performing with Yes in 2013.
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8 April 1947 Holloway, London, England |
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| Years active | 1964–present |
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| Website | stevehowe |
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Gibson ES-175 Signature model Martin 00-18SH Signature model |
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Stephen James "Steve" Howe (born 8 April 1947) is an English musician, songwriter and producer, best known as the guitarist in the rock band Yes across three stints since 1970. Born in Holloway, North London, Howe developed an interest in the guitar and began to learn the instrument himself at age 12. He embarked on a music career in 1964, first playing in several London-based blues, covers, and psychedelic rock bands for six years, including The Syndicats, Tomorrow, and Bodast.
After joining Yes in 1970, Howe established the band's change in sound which led to commercial and critical success from their albums which became a mainstay in progressive rock until their disbanding in 1981, including The Yes Album (1971), Fragile (1971), and Close to the Edge (1972). Many of their best known songs were co-written by Howe and singer Jon Anderson, including "Roundabout". Howe returned to the group in 1990 for two years; he has been a full time member since 1995.
In addition to Yes, Howe reached further success in the 1980s and beyond as a member of the rock bands Asia, GTR, and Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe. He also has a prolific solo career, releasing 20 solo albums that reached varied levels of success and collaborated with artists such as Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Martin Taylor, and Queen. He continues to perform with Yes, as a member of his jazz group Steve Howe Trio, and as a solo act. In April 2017, Howe will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes.
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