Billy Howerdel

Born in New Jersey, USA, he is best known as the founding member, guitarist, backing vocalist, songwriter, and producer for the band [a242802], as well as for his former solo project, Ashes Divide. Has also spent several years sound engineering for New Jersey artists and further worked as a guitar technician for numerous others, which, before forming A Perfect Circle, included Faith No More, Fishbone, David Bowie, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nine Inch Nails, Guns N' Roses, and Tool.