Dominic Howard
Dominic James Howard (born 7 December 1977) is an English drummer and the co-founder of the rock band Muse.
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Dominic Howard

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- Name
- Dominic Howard
- Birth Name
- Dominic James Howard
- Born
- 7 December 1977
- Birthplace
- Stockport, Greater Manchester, England
- Occupation
- Musician
- Full name
- Dominic James Howard.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Fields
- music
- Honours
- Honorary Doctor of Arts
- Languages
- English
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• Name — Dominic Howard • Landscape — yes • Birth Name — Dominic James Howard • Born — 7 December 1977 • Birthplace — Stockport, Greater Manchester, England • Genre — * Alternative rock • progressive rock • hard rock • art rock • space rock • electronica • Instrument — * Drums • percussion • Occupation — Musician • Years Active — 1994–present • Label — * Warner • Mushroom • East West • Helium 3 • Taste • Current Member Of — * Muse • Website — muse.mu
Early life
Early life
Howard was born in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. His father was a tailor. When he was around eight, his family moved to Teignmouth, Devon. He began playing drums at around the age of 12, when he was inspired by a jazz band performing at school.
Career
Career
Howard met the guitarist Matt Bellamy while their bands rehearsed in the same building. They convinced Chris Wolstenholme to take up bass and start a band, initially called Rocket Baby Dolls. The band was renamed Muse in 1994. Muse have won numerous awards and sold more than 20 million albums worldwide. Howard uses a left-handed drum kit. He played drums in the supergroup Vicky Cryer, featuring Jason Hill. In 2018, Howard and Bellamy performed as part of the covers band the Jaded Hearts Club with a guest appearance from Paul McCartney. The Dream Theater drummer, Mike Portnoy, cited Howard as an influence, likening his playing to the "groove and power" of Dave Grohl.
Personal life
Personal life
In 2004, Howard's father, William Howard, died of a heart attack shortly after watching Muse's performance at Glastonbury Festival. On 26 September 2008, Howard, along with Bellamy and Wolstenholme, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the University of Plymouth.
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Dominic Howard is recorded as having received Honorary Doctor of Arts. Recorded at birth as Dominic James Howard.

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