Jeph Howard

Jepha "Jeph" Howard (born January 4, 1979) - bassist of The Used (punk/emo)

Quick Facts

• His real name is Jepha.
• Lists Say Days Ago as one of his favourite songs to play.
• Born January 4th, 1979 in Provo/Orem, Utah. He is the second oldest member of The Used.
• Jeph's parents divorced when he was very young.
• He is an only child born.
• Used to work as a cook and baker before The Used got signed with Reprise Records.
• His father is an inactive Mormon.
• His father was the person that got him interested in music.
• Jeph is only about 5'7".
• Used to have dreadlocks.
• Sometimes rides a tourbus with drummer Branden Steineckert, but occasionally rides the bus with guitarist Quinn Allman and singer Bert McCracken.
• Jeph is a vegetarian and involved with PETA.
• Believes in UFOs.
• Used to be a boy scout.
• In public school he did not have many friends because he used to talk to himself a lot.
• While touring, Jeph oftentimes will update the band's fan database, The Used Nation.
• Jeph became a father at the age of 19. However, he is not allowed see his daughter very often due to issues with her mother. He does however say she is "in the back of my head everyday."
• Jeph has more than 10 piercings and has spent well over $2000 on tattoos.
• Interested in Japan and the Japanese culture.
• He is apparently the nicest member of The Used.
• Drinks alcohol in moderation. Does not smoke or do drugs.
• He practices his bass guitar on a regular basis.
• He enjoys drawing, going on the computer, and playing video games.
• Jeph believes that bassists should have no boundaries and there are no rules to playing bass.
• His other co-members of The Used include vocalist Bert McCracken, guitarist Quinn Allman and drummer Branden Steineckert.