Billy Howerdel

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Billy Howerdel
Howerdel in 2018
Background information
Birth name	William L. Howerdel[1]
Born	(1970-05-18) May 18, 1970 (age 54)
Origin	New Jersey, United States
Genres	Hard rock alternative rock alternative metal experimental rock industrial
Occupation(s)	Musician, record producer
Instruments	Guitar vocals keyboards
Years active	1988–present
Member of	A Perfect Circle
Website	billyhowerdel.com

William L. Howerdel (born May 18, 1970) is an American musician, best known as a founding member, guitarist, backing vocalist, songwriter, and producer for the band A Perfect Circle, as well as for his former solo project, Ashes Divide. Howerdel has recorded six studio albums across his career: four with A Perfect Circle, one under the moniker Ashes Divide, and one under his own name.