Howie Beno was a producer, mixing engineer, audio engineer and composer born in Bridgeport, Connecticut and based in New York City. He worked with a wide range of artists in various genres, such as Tom Jones, Dionne Warwick, Depeche Mode, Blondie and a long series of rock and industrial bands, including Ministry, Stella Soleil, 13MG, Skrew, Skatenigs, and The Joy Thieves.