Howard is the front man of the band, having been persuaded to put down his bass guitar of some 30 plus years and become lead vocalist in OBGB.

While playing music he was for some years involved in Real Estate. He is a vocalist and still an accomplished bass player, and gives Norm, the regular guy, a break from time to time in the band's concerts. Having played professionally for many years Howard has toured Australia for an endless list of local & international artists, such as Matt Monroe, Bobby Rydell, The Seekers, Sir Harry Secombe, Cilla Black, Wickety Wack, Julie Anthony and Ronnie Corbett.

Some of his musical influences being The Doobie Brothers and the Eagles whose songs he performs without effort in this band.