Principal guitarist of 70s progressive rock supergroup Yes and 80s dream team Asia. A self-taught virtuoso, Howe incorporates country finger-style, jazz guitar, classical/flamenco, and psychedelic elements in a decidedly non-blues based approach to pop rock. Influences include Les Paul, Wes Montgomery, Django Reinhardt, and Chet Atkins. Steve Howe is the anti-Rabin.