Howie Epstein

Howie Epstein

American musician
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Howard Norman Epstein (July 21, 1955 – February 23, 2003) was an American musician best known as a bassist with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.

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Howie Epstein was born on Thursday, 21 July 1955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. His full name at birth was Howard Norman Epstein. He was best known as a musician. Epstein's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Sunday, 23 February 2003 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA at the age of 47. He is buried at Second Home Cemetery, Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA. Howie attended high school at Nicolet High School, Glendale, Wisconsin, USA. His religion is listed as Other. He was 6' (183 cm) tall and weighed 180 lbs (82 kg) with a slim build. He had dark brown eyes and black hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Cancer.

You can find people similar to Howie Epstein by visiting our lists American male bass guitarists and 20th-century American bass guitarists.

Full name at birth
Howard Norman Epstein
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Claim to fame
Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
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Date of birth
21 July 1955
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Place of birth
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
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Date of death
23 February 2003
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Age
47 (age at death)
Place of death
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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Cause of death
Drug overdose
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Resting place
Second Home Cemetery, Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA
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Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Guitarist, Bassist, Producer, Actor
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PERSONAL DETAILS

Height
6' (183 cm)
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Weight
180 lbs (82 kg)
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Build
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Distinctive feature
  • He played in rock'n'roll bands
  • He played in country bands
  • He played on rhythm guitar very well
  • His style was very natural
  • He was Carlene Carter's producer
  • He with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • He with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  • He with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers received the keys to the city of Gainesville, Florida
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Dress size
8
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Shoe size
11
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Pets
Dog - German Shepherd
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High school
Nicolet High School, Glendale, Wisconsin, USA
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