Steve Howe: A Musical Journey Through Guest Appearances

Steve Howe: A Musical Journey Through Guest Appearances

Steve Howe has had a diverse career in music, both as a member of Yes and as a sought-after session guitarist. Despite missing out on a recording opportunity with Ella Fitzgerald in his youth, Howe has had many successful guest appearances on various artists' albums. He has always been open to different musical experiences, playing rhythm guitar in the 60s and transitioning to lead guitar in later sessions, which boosted his confidence.

One memorable session involved working with Lou Reed during Yes' recording of Tales From Topographic Oceans. Howe and Rick Wakeman were invited to play on Lou Reed's track, but Howe admits he has never listened to the recording since then. Guest appearances like these always come with a sense of uncertainty, adding an exciting element to the experience.

In the mid-80s, Howe collaborated with Trevor Horn on projects like Propaganda's Murder Of Love and Frankie Goes To Hollywood's Welcome To The Pleasuredome. He also contributed to tracks on Frankie's second album, Liverpool. A spontaneous invitation from Queen's tech led Howe to play on their album Innuendo, showcasing his flamenco guitar skills in a memorable session.

Recently, Howe teamed up with Italian classical guitarist Flavio to record a rendition of Chet Atkins' Sabrosa. Their collaboration highlights Howe's versatility and willingness to explore different musical genres. Steve Howe's guest appearances have not only enriched his own musical journey but have also left a lasting impact on the albums he has contributed to.