Gary William Howard (born 16 June 1955)[1] is a British musician, best known as a member of the a cappella group The Flying Pickets.

After three years working as a welder, Howard finally got his dream of entering the Liverpool Hope University, where he began studying as an engineer.

In 1985, he left the Royal Engineers to pursue a career as a solo recording artist, and found himself working with The Christians and Paul McCartney.

[2] In 1986, Howard became noticed by the a cappella group The Flying Pickets, who had had a hit in the charts years before with a cover version of Yazoo's "Only You".

After his departure from the Flying Pickets in 1994, Howard toured as a singer with the Alan Parsons Live band and appeared on their album.

Howard is a strong supporter of Liverpool F.C., and sang a renowned version of their anthem "You'll Never Walk Alone", originally composed by Rodgers and Hammerstein for the Musical Carousel.