Doug Howard (musician)

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Doug Howard
Doug Howard with SpoonBread on 12 May 2012 in Oneonta, New York
Background information
Birth name	Douglas Joseph Howard
Also known as	M.D. Blessing, Joe E. Howard
Born	(1956-05-02) 2 May 1956 (age 68) Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Genres	Rock & roll, rhythm & blues
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, arranger, music director, producer
Instrument(s)	Vocals, bass, keyboards
Years active	1977–present
Website	www.doug-howard.com

Doug Howard (born 2 May 1956) is an American bassist, vocalist and songwriter. He is best known for his work as a performing/recording musician and occasional co-writer with groups, and artists such as Touch, Stun Leer, Todd Rundgren, Utopia and The Edgar Winter Group. He also played the role as the singing narrator "Songster" in the 1987 live production of the Masters of the Universe Power Tour based upon the Mattel He-Man series action figures. Howard is also the managing partner of Lodestar Entertainment, LLC, a music and video licensing, and publishing company based in New York. He is the paternal grandson of American songwriter Joseph E. Howard.