Rowland S. Howard

Rowland S. Howard
Background information
Birth nameRowland Stuart Howard
Born(1959-10-24)24 October 1959
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Died30 December 2009(2009-12-30) (aged 50)
Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
GenresPost-punk
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, organ, vocals
Years active1975–2009
Formerly ofThe Birthday Party, The Boys Next Door, Crime & the City Solution, These Immortal Souls

Rowland Stuart Howard (24 October 1959 – 30 December 2009) was an Australian rock musician, guitarist and songwriter, best known for his work with the post-punk group The Birthday Party and his subsequent solo career.