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Dominic Howard | |
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 Howard performing with Muse in 2018 | |
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| Birth name | Dominic James Howard |
| Born | (1977-12-07)7 December 1977 (age 47) Stockport,Greater Manchester, England |
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| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
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| Website | muse |
Dominic James Howard (born 7 December 1977) is an English musician who is the drummer and co-founder of therock bandMuse.
Howard was born inStockport,Greater Manchester, England.[1] When he was around 8 years old he moved with his family toTeignmouth, a small town inDevon. He began playing drums at about the age of 12, when he was inspired by ajazz band performing at school.[2]
Howard's first band was named Carnage Mayhem,[3] which he was in at school. Meanwhile, he befriendedMatt Bellamy, who played guitar but did not have a stable band. Not long after, Bellamy was offered the chance to join Howard's band. After two years of drop-outs, Bellamy suggested that they write their own songs, and only Howard and Bellamy remained.Chris Wolstenholme, who played drums in Fixed Penalty, then entered the scene and with a great "spirit of sacrifice" he began to play bass. In the first months of 1994 Gothic Plague was born, followed by Rocket Baby Dolls and then finally Muse.
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Muse released their debut album,Showbiz, in 1999, showcasing Bellamy'sfalsetto and a melancholic alternative rock style. Their second album,Origin of Symmetry (2001), expanded their sound, incorporating wider instrumentation andromantic classical influences, and earned them a reputation for energetic live performances.Absolution (2003) saw further classical influence, withorchestra on tracks such as "Butterflies and Hurricanes", and became the first of five consecutiveUK number-one albums.
Black Holes and Revelations (2006) incorporatedelectronic andpop elements, influenced by 1980s groups such asDepeche Mode, displayed in singles such as "Supermassive Black Hole". The album brought Muse wider international success.The Resistance (2009) andThe 2nd Law (2012) explored themes of government oppression and civil uprising and cemented Muse as one of the world's major stadium acts. Their seventh album,Drones (2015), was aconcept album aboutdrone warfare and returned to a harder rock sound.
Muse have wonnumerous awards, including twoGrammy Awards, winning the Grammys forBest Rock Album forThe Resistance andDrones, twoBrit Awards, winning Best British Live Act twice, fiveMTV Europe Music Awards and eightNME Awards. In 2012 the band received theIvor Novello Award for International Achievement from theBritish Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. Muse have sold over 20 million albums worldwide.[4]
Howard is left-handed and drums on a left-handed drum kit. He also played drums in the supergroup Vicky Cryer, featuringJason Hill.[5]
In 2004, Howard's father, William Howard, died of a heart attack shortly after watching Muse's performance atGlastonbury Festival.[6]
In a session where he and Bellamy answered questions from fans, Howard stated that the celebrity, alive or dead, he'd most like to meet isJimi Hendrix.[7] He once had a dog called Hendrix.[8]
On 26 September 2008, Howard, along with Bellamy and Wolstenholme, was awarded anHonorary Doctorateof Arts from theUniversity of Plymouth.[9]
Touring members:Morgan Nicholls (2004, 2006–2022),Daniel Newell (2006–2008),Alessandro Cortini (2009),Dan Lancaster (2022–present) | |
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