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Greg Howe (born 1964) is a virtuoso guitar player, originally from Easton, Pennsylvania. He started his career as a shredder on Mike Varney’s Shrapnel label in the 1980s, and became one of the founding fathers of the shred trend alongside players such as Marty Friedman, Jason Becker, Paul Gilbert, Richie Kotzen, Tony MacAlpine and Vinnie Moore, among others.

However, Howe soon developed a more distinct style that was more rooted in jazz fusion than the neoclassical leanings of his contemporaries. This unique fusion of styles has become his trademark and easily distinguishes him from any other player working today. His style borrows heavily from the jazz sensibilities of Allan Holdsworth, but also mixes in a bluesy, groove-laden vibe and frequent use of odd time signatures.

Howe is perhaps best known for his great skill at improvising, although his natural-sounding guitar tone could be considered most distictive of him.

Apart from his solo career, Howe has established himself as a highly sought after session musician, being hired by mainstream acts such as Michael Jackson, Enrique Iglesias, *NSYNC and Justin Timberlake to perform with them on tour.

Howe is also a producer and guitar instructor.

Greg Howe currently resides in Southern California and endorses Suhr and Laguna guitars.
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  • screamitsabear

    Morning View!!! Love that tune, stunning playing! Jam with Guthrie??!!

    1 Mar 2012 Reply

  • herkyjerky

    He has so many amazing albums, but I think Introspection is his pinnacle, filled with the most ecstaticly complex guitar playing I've ever heard. He makes almost every other virtuoso guitarist sound clumsy.

    25 Apr 2011 Reply

  • blylod

    Amazing guitarplayer

    18 Mar 2011 Reply

  • DeValanten

    indeed

    5 Mar 2011 Reply

  • aaamiri

    One of the greatest musicians ever!

    4 Mar 2011 Reply

  • Krygskaar

    What Siliya said. Also, if anyone knows any band or people sounding just like Howe, Wooten & Chambers, please let me know !

    2 Dec 2010 Reply

  • Siliya

    people go check out his album with victor wooten ... your minds are gonna fucking blow away

    29 Oct 2010 Reply

  • WingsOffFlies

    Sorry but I dont agree. I love the guitar tone on Sound Proof!

    14 Oct 2010 Reply

  • zmechanic

    http://www.greghowe.com/

    12 Oct 2010 Reply

  • Fahrenheit1221

    I'm slowly diving into his body of work. I've started with Sound Proof because I'm a bit of a production junkie and so far I'm pleasantly surprised. Very good fusion.

    12 Sep 2010 Reply

  • Tezza_Larks

    Extraction is amazing.

    28 Apr 2010 Reply

  • Myungtrucci

    How does he only have 6,000 listeners? This guy is a fucking guitar GOD

    1 Apr 2010 Reply

  • FjordSweetFjord

    Fender HM Strats = amazing, best playing guitar I've ever had!!!

    20 Dec 2009 Reply

  • DavidBN

    amazing guitar virtuoso =]

    16 Nov 2009 Reply

  • Altarielle

    He was cool with Eddie Jobson's band yesterday

    11 Nov 2009 Reply

  • Shredopus

    Abrupt terminal is really sick for neo classical playing . Greg is ridiculous.

    5 Oct 2009 Reply

  • ed_gilberto

    gregy! bat ako lang ang nakikinig sayo, e saksakan ka ng galing?

    26 Jun 2009 Reply

  • AlexHeavy

    Awesome music! Gives me a feel of FUNK that I miss sometimes. Glad to discover such a skillful player. Greg Howe you're God!

    16 Jun 2009 Reply

  • TheNougie

    jammin' on Sunny is awesome

    14 Jun 2009 Reply

  • Jamesismynamo

    I love his solo in "River of Longing" by Jason Becker

    2 May 2009 Reply
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