Steve Howe

The 44-year long (and counting) path that Yes has traveled has never been the smoothest ride. Several lineup changes, questionable career moves and near-soap opera like drama has always been a subtext to their music, and guitarist Steve Howe would like to put a stop to that.

Steve Howe turned 65 yesterday, born April 8, 1947, in London, England. He's well-respected for his fine guitar chops in Yes, Asia, and other bands, as well as his solo work. Listening to Howe it's plain to see he's not without classical and jazz and even country influences, and was voted "Best Overall Guitarist" in Guitar Player magazine 5 years in a row (1977-1981), as well as inducted