Howard Leese

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Howard Leese
Howard on stage with The Paul Rodgers Band in 2009
Background information
Birth name	Howard M. Leese
Born	(1951-06-13) June 13, 1951 (age 73) Hollywood, California, U.S.
Genres	Rock, hard rock
Occupation(s)	Guitarist, producer, singer-songwriter, performer
Instrument(s)	Guitar, mandolin, keyboards, bass, vocals
Years active	1966–present

Howard M. Leese (June 13, 1951) is an American guitarist, record producer, and musical director who played with Heart as guitarist and keyboardist for 23 years (1975 through 1998). He continues to record and tour as a solo artist, and as guitarist with The Paul Rodgers Band and Bad Company. In 2013, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Heart.