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Synoposis

Influences: Ted Nugent, Ronnie Montrose, Leslie West, Alvin Lee, Kiss, Led Zeppelin, Whitesnake, Skid Row

Background:

Todd Howarth is a guitarist best known for playing with various '80s performers, including Ted Nugent, Frehley's Comet (with Ace Frehley from Kiss), and a long stint touring with Cheap Trick. While with the almost-famous 707 ("I Could Be Good For You" and "Mega Force"), he opened shows for REO Speedwagon's 1981 Hi Fidelity tour, playing for up to 50,000 people a night.

Howarth frequently volunteers to play events for U.S. military veterans.