Steve Howe (musician) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Steve Howe SteveHowe 9640.jpg Steve Howe with Asia at Volkshaus Zurich, 25 March 2009. Background information Born 8 April 1947 (age 67) Holloway, London, England Genres Progressive rock, instrumental rock, hard rock, psychedelic rock, jazz fusion Occupations Musician, songwriter, producer Instruments Guitar, lap steel, laúd, mandolin, bass guitar, banjo, keyboards, electric sitar, vocals Years active 1964–present Labels Atlantic, Relativity, Eagle, InsideOut, Voiceprint, Caroline, HoweSound Associated acts Yes, Asia, GTR, Anderson, Bruford, Wakeman, Howe, Bodast, Tomorrow (formerly The In Crowd), The Syndicats, Explorer's Club Website Official website Notable instruments Gibson ES-175 Signature model Gibson ES-345 Stephen James "Steve" Howe (born 8 April 1947 in Holloway, North London, England) is an English musician and songwriter, best known as the guitarist and backing vocalist of the progressive rock group Yes. He has also been a member of The Syndicats, Bodast, Tomorrow, Asia and GTR, as well as having released 19 solo albums as of 2010.[1]