Brian Howe (singer)

Brian Howe
Howe in concert, March 2009
Howe in concert, March 2009
Background information
Birth nameBrian Anthony Howe
Born(1953-07-22)22 July 1953
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Died6 May 2020(2020-05-06) (aged 66)
Lake Placid, Florida, U.S.
GenresHard rock, pop rock, heavy metal
OccupationSinger
Years active1983–2020
LabelsTouchwood, Frontiers
Formerly ofWhite Spirit, Ted Nugent, Bad Company
Websitebrianhowe.com

Brian Anthony Howe (22 July 1953 – 6 May 2020) was an English rock singer, best known for replacing Paul Rodgers as the lead vocalist of Bad Company. Howe's career was jump-started in 1983 when Ted Nugent recruited him to handle lead vocals for his Penetrator album and front its subsequent world tour.