Stephen James Howe (born 8 April 1947) is an English musician, songwriter and producer, best known as the guitarist in the progressive rock band Yes across three stints since 1970. Born in Holloway, North London, Howe … See more

1964–1970: Early bands
In 1964, the 17-year-old Howe became a member of his first professional band, the North London-based rhythm and blues group The Syndicats that formed the year prior and were produced by Joe Meek. His first of three studio … See more

Howe was voted "Best Overall Guitarist" in Guitar Player magazine five years in a row (1977–1981) and in 1981 was the first rock guitar player … See more

Studio albums
• Beginnings (1975)
• The Steve Howe Album (1979)
• Turbulence (1991) See more

Howe was born on 8 April 1947 in the north London area of Holloway. He grew up in a middle-class family apartment with three older siblings, … See more

Howe became associated with the ES-175 and Gibson from the early days of his career. The In Crowd was originally to be seen performing in Michelangelo Antonioni's influential 1966 film See more

Howe started a relationship with Pat Stebbings in 1968. They married in a registry office in Burnt Oak. She gave birth to his son Dylan in 1969, while living in London. They divorced within two years and Howe received custody. Dylan was a member of See more