Howard Jones

In 1984, he released Like To Get To Know You Well, a song inspired by the spirit of the Olympic Games, which became a worldwide hit. The track even appeared in the film Better Off Dead. His second album, The 12 Inch Album, was an innovative remix proposal with extended versions of his songs. By 1985, with the release of Dream Into Action, he introduced his backing band, which included Caron Wheeler, who would later be part of Soul II Soul, as part of a female vocal trio called Afrodiziak. That same year, Howard had the opportunity to perform at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium, playing Hide And Seek on a piano that once belonged to Freddie Mercury. His last appearance in the UK Top 40 was in 1986, after which he focused more on production and composition.

Later on, Howard Jones also stood out as a vocalist in the metalcore scene. In July 2002, he joined Killswitch Engage, replacing Jesse Leach, just before the release of their album Alive or Just Breathing. His live debut with the band was at the Hellfest in Syracuse, New York, where he captivated the audience. Throughout his nine years with the band, he stood out for his charisma and powerful stage presence, a quality he had already demonstrated since his early days with Blood Has Been Shed. His vocal versatility was notable, ranging from aggressive growls to clean vocals. In January 2012, Howard left Killswitch Engage due to personal issues, including his struggle with type 2 diabetes, which affected his ability to continue with the band’s work. Later, in 2018, he became involved in a new project called Light the Torch, formerly known as Devil You Know.