Howie funded Guns N' Roses up to the point they were signed by Geffen Records. He managed Poison. But perhaps he is best known as one of the top vintage guitar sellers in the world. He's worked with Paul McCartney, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Robin Trower, Rick James, Sam Kinison, C.C. Deville, Eddie Van Halen, Tom Petty, Lou Reed...
Gary Ballen toured with Air Supply and Lita Ford. In addition he worked with both his cousin, Jerry Heller, and Eazy-E running Ruthless Records.
