Steve Howe

Steve Howe

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April 8, 1947Holloway, North London, England, UK

Stephen James "Steve" Howe is an English musician, songwriter, and producer, widely recognized as one of the most versatile and influential guitarists in rock history. He is best known as the definitive lead guitarist for the iconic progressive rock band Yes and the 1980s supergroup Asia. Howe was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.

Known for

Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert

Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert

2005

Yes: Symphonic Live

Yes: Symphonic Live

2002

Yessongs

Yessongs

1975

Prog Rock Britannia

Prog Rock Britannia

2009

Yes: Live at Montreux 2003

Yes: Live at Montreux 2003

2007

Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo

Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo

2007

Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII

Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII

2015

Yes - House Of Yes - Live At The House Of Blues

Yes - House Of Yes - Live At The House Of Blues

2000

Yes - Like It Is - Live At The Mesa Arts Center

Yes - Like It Is - Live At The Mesa Arts Center

2015

Yes: Live In Philadelphia 1979

Yes: Live In Philadelphia 1979

1979

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The Rhythm of Life

The Rhythm of Life

2023

Melody Makers

Melody Makers

2019

Yes - Like It Is - Live At The Mesa Arts Center

Yes - Like It Is - Live At The Mesa Arts Center

2015

Himself

Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII

Asia - Axis XXX - Live San Francisco MMXII

2015

Guitars

Yes - Songs From Tsongas

Yes - Songs From Tsongas

2015

Self - Lead guitar

Yes: Like It Is (At The Bristol Hippodrome)

Yes: Like It Is (At The Bristol Hippodrome)

2014

Yes: Close to the Edge

Yes: Close to the Edge

2013

Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals

A Life in the Death of Joe Meek

A Life in the Death of Joe Meek

2013

Self

Yessongs: 40 Years On

Yessongs: 40 Years On

2012

himself

Yes: Fly From Here

Yes: Fly From Here

2011

Guitare

Yes - Union Live

Yes - Union Live

2011

Self - Guitar

Asia: Spirit Of The Night - The Phoenix Tour Live In Cambridge 2009

Asia: Spirit Of The Night - The Phoenix Tour Live In Cambridge 2009

2010

Guitars

Yes: Rock Of The 70's

Yes: Rock Of The 70's

2009

Himself

Prog Rock Britannia

Prog Rock Britannia

2009

Self

Prog Rock at the BBC

Prog Rock at the BBC

2009

Self

Yes: The New Director's Cut

Yes: The New Director's Cut

2008

Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo

Asia: Fantasia - Live in Tokyo

2007

Guitar

Yes: Classic Artists

Yes: Classic Artists

2007

Himself

Yes: Live at Montreux 2003

Yes: Live at Montreux 2003

2007

Guitar

Night of the Guitars

Night of the Guitars

2006

Guitar

Guitar Legends: The Ultimate Anthology

Guitar Legends: The Ultimate Anthology

2006

Guitar

Remedy Live

2005

Himself

Yes: The Gates of Q.P.R. Vol. 2

Yes: The Gates of Q.P.R. Vol. 2

2005

Guitar / Vocals

Yes: The Gates of Q.P.R. Vol. 1

Yes: The Gates of Q.P.R. Vol. 1

2005

Guitar / Vocals

Yes: Greatest Video Hits

Yes: Greatest Video Hits

2005

Steve Howe's Remedy Live

Steve Howe's Remedy Live

2005

Guitar / Vocals

Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert

Yes - Songs From Tsongas - 35th Anniversary Concert

2005

Guitar

Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No Hiss

Yes Acoustic: Guaranteed No Hiss

2004

Guitar / Vocals

Yes: Acoustic

2004

Yes: Yesspeak

Yes: Yesspeak

2003

Guitar

YES: Fragile

YES: Fragile

2002

Guitar

Yes: Symphonic Live

Yes: Symphonic Live

2002

Guitars, backing vocals

Steve Howe

Steve Howe

2002

Himself

Roger Dean: Views

Roger Dean: Views

2001

Chet Atkins: A Life in Music

Chet Atkins: A Life in Music

2000

Self

Yes - House Of Yes - Live At The House Of Blues

Yes - House Of Yes - Live At The House Of Blues

2000

Lead Guitar

Where Are They Now?

Where Are They Now?

1999

Self

Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey

Wired for Sound: A Guitar Odyssey

1997

Self

Yes: Keys To Ascension

Yes: Keys To Ascension

1996

Guitar

Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: An Evening of Yes Music Plus

Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe: An Evening of Yes Music Plus

1993

Himself - Guitar

YesYears

YesYears

1991

Yes - Union Tour Denver

Yes - Union Tour Denver

1991

Self

Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe In The Big Dream

Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe In The Big Dream

1989

A Week In The Life Of Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

A Week In The Life Of Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe

1989

Guitar

Asia in Asia

Asia in Asia

1983

Himself

Yes: Live In Philadelphia 1979

Yes: Live In Philadelphia 1979

1979

Steve Howe - Beginnings

Steve Howe - Beginnings

1975

Self

Yes: Live at Queens Park Rangers Stadium Vol 1

Yes: Live at Queens Park Rangers Stadium Vol 1

1975

Lead guitar

Yes: The Gates of Q.P.R.

Yes: The Gates of Q.P.R.

1975

Guitar, Vocals / Keyboards

Yessongs

Yessongs

1975

Himself - Guitar

Yes: Live at Queens Park Rangers Stadium Vol 2

Yes: Live at Queens Park Rangers Stadium Vol 2

Lead Guitar

Yes The Revealing Science Of God

Yes The Revealing Science Of God

Himself

Yes - In The Present Live From Lyon

Yes - In The Present Live From Lyon

Himself

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Steve Howe - Beginnings

Steve Howe - Beginnings

1975

Producer

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Roger Dean: Views

Roger Dean: Views

2001

Music