Howie Epstein

Howie Epstein (born Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 21, 1955 - died Santa Fe, New Mexico, February 23, 2003) was one of the most noted bass guitarists in rock music. He joined Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers in 1982. Beyond his role

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin - July 21 - Santa Fe, New Mexico - February 23 - Bass guitar - Rock - Tom Petty - 1982

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as a musician -- he also played mandolin -- his harmony vocals with Petty were a Heartbreakers trademark. Epstein also earned acclaim as a songwriter and a record producer. He produced two albums for John Prine, including 1991's The Missing Years, which won a Grammy for "Best Contemporary Folk Recording," as well as Eric Andersen's Memory Of The Future. Epstein also produced two albums for his girlfriend Carlene Carter: Little Love Letters and I Fell In Love, the latter featuring his co-written title cut, nominated for "Best Female Country Vocal Performance." As a player, Epstein was featured on songs by such artists as Bob Dylan, John Hiatt, Stevie Nicks, Roy Orbison and Del Shannon. He died of a suspected drug overdose on February 23, 2003 at the age of 47.

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Mandolin - Harmony vocals - Songwriter - Record producer - John Prine - 1991 - Grammy - Eric Andersen - Carlene Carter - Bob Dylan - John Hiatt - Stevie Nicks - Roy Orbison - Del Shannon - Drug overdose - February 23 - 2003

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