Shane Howard

This article is about the Australian musician. For the American Doctor, see Howard Shane.

Shane Howard
Howard performing at WOMADelaide in March 2012
Background information
Birth nameShane Michael Howard
Born (1955-01-26) 26 January 1955 (age 69)
Dennington, Victoria, Australia
OriginGeelong, Victoria, Australia
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, didgeridoo
Years active1977–present
Labels
  • Uluru/RCA
  • BMG
  • Big Heart
  • ABC
  • WEA
  • Goanna Arts
Websiteshanehoward.com.au

Shane Michael Howard AM (born 26 January 1955) is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist, he was the mainstay of folk rock group Goanna (1977–85, 1998) which had hit singles with "Solid Rock" (September 1982, No. 3) and "Let the Franklin Flow" (May 1983, No. 12) on the Kent Music Report and their album, Spirit of Place (November 1982, No. 2). After their disbandment he pursued a solo career.