Steve Howe

Steve Howe is an English guitarist best known as a longtime member of the progressive rock band Yes. With a distinctive style that blends classical, jazz, and rock influences, Howe has been a central figure in shaping the complex and melodic guitar work that defines Yes’s sound on albums like Fragile, Close to the Edge, and Going for the One. He joined Yes in 1970 and has been a key part of many of the band’s most acclaimed eras, as well as several reunion lineups.

Outside of Yes, Steve Howe has had a prolific solo career, releasing a series of albums that highlight his technical skills and creative range—such as the expansive Homebrew series and instrumental records like Motif and Guitarscape. He has also collaborated with other progressive rock icons, including as a member of Asia in the 1980s and various side projects and supergroups. Known for his use of a wide variety of guitar styles and instruments, Howe has earned a reputation as one of progressive rock’s most inventive and respected guitarists.