Brie Howard

Brie Howard is a talented American musician and actress known for her versatile contributions to the entertainment industry. Born under the names Brie Brandt, Brie Darling, and Brie Howard Darling, she gained prominence as the drummer for the groundbreaking all-female rock group Fanny, which made significant strides for women in rock music. Additionally, she showcased her skills as a singer and percussionist with the American Girls and took on the role of lead vocalist in the band Boxing Gandhis.

In her acting career, Howard made a notable appearance alongside Klaus Kinski in the science fiction film *Android*, directed by Aaron Lipstadt, and featured in *Somebody to Love*, sharing the screen with the Screamin' Sirens.

Beyond her frontwoman roles, Howard has lent her voice and percussion talents to a myriad of albums, collaborating with renowned artists such as Peter Criss on *Let Me Rock You*, Lynda Carter’s *Portrait*, Jimmy Buffett’s *Feeding Frenzy*, the Pointer Sisters’ *Break Out*, Andrew Ridgeley’s *Son of Albert*, Carole King's *In Concert*, and Ringo Starr’s *Ringo the 4th*.

In her personal life, Howard was married to composer James Newton Howard and later to David Darling. She is also the proud mother of actress and model Brandi Brandt, further connecting her legacy to the arts.