True To Me
(The Syndicats, single, 1964)
60s guitar-driven pop band The Syndicats were Steve Howe’s first ever band. The jaunty, upbeat True To Me, penned by Howe, was a Joe Meek-produced B-side to their first single, Maybellene.
Revolution
(Tomorrow, Tomorrow, 1968)
There’s a distinctly psychedelic vibe here from Tomorrow. Penned by Howe and singer Keith West, this preceded The Beatles’ song of the same name by a year, and it’s thought to have inspired Lennon’s tune.
Excerpt From A Teenage Opera
(Keith West, A Teenage Opera, 1967)
Almost everyone has heard this 60s pop classic, but few knew that Howe played guitar on it, alongside former Tomorrow singer Keith West.
Yours Is No Disgrace
(Yes, The Yes Album, 1971)
The first time Yes fans heard Steve Howe on guitar…
