Brittany Howard

Brittany Howard

Howard performing with Alabama Shakes on January 25, 2012
Background information
Born 1988/1989 (age 25–26)[1]
Athens, Alabama, United States[2]
Genres Americana, blues rock, garage rock, roots rock, soul
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Associated acts

Brittany Howard is an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of American rock band Alabama Shakes.

Early life

Howard was born in Athens, Alabama to a white mother and a black father.[1] She began playing the guitar at age 13,[4] and later attended East Limestone High School, where she met future Alabama Shakes bassist Zac Cockrell.[4]

Career

In December 2012, Howard and members of her side project Thunderbitch were robbed at gunpoint by two unknown teen assaliants. There were reportedly no injuries.[3]

Musical style

Although critics have compared her musical style to that of Janis Joplin, Howard has stated that she does not consider Joplin an influence and instead cites David Bowie, Bon Scott and Nina Simone as influences.[1][4]

Discography

With Alabama Shakes

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cane, Clay (June 25, 2013). "Brittany Howard of the Alabama Shakes: "I Don't Think About Color" | News | BET". BET. Viacom International. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  2. ↑ Hermes, Will (February 28, 2013). "Alabama Shakes' Unlikely Triumph | Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Montgomery, James (December 18, 2012). "Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard Robbed at Gunpoint – MTV". MTV. Viacom International. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "Brittany Howard - Biography - Singer - Biography.com". Biography. A&E. March 11, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.