Billy Howerdel
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Billy Howerdel (born May 18, 1970) is the founding member, guitarist, songwriter, and producer for the band A Perfect Circle.
He was born in New Jersey. Before forming A Perfect Circle, Howerdel worked as a guitar tech for Faith No More, David Bowie, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, Guns N' Roses, as well as many other bands.
Howerdel functioned as a roadie and Pro Tools technician for Tool during the tour and recording of Ænima, working with Maynard James Keenan, whom he met in 1992. During this time, Howerdel played Keenan some of his songs, and Keenan offered his vocals if Howerdel ever decided to form a band. Despite originally considering a female singer, Howerdel would eventually accept Keenan's offer. In 1999, Howerdel founded A Perfect Circle, and invited Keenan to join in as the singer.
Howerdel has ocassionally played live with the band Abandoned Pools.