Eaglebones Falconhawk

Eaglebones Falconhawk, known professionally as Ian Fowles, is a versatile musician and author, recognized for his work with The Aquabats and Gerard Way, offering a unique blend of musical talent and insightful academic perspective. After co-founding the hardcore punk band Death by Stereo in 1997, Eaglebones Falconhawk, professionally known as Ian Fowles, quickly established himself as a prolific songwriter and guitarist, contributing to the band’s name, logo design, early demos, and EPs. His foundational work significantly shaped their debut LP, If Looks Could Kill, I’d Watch You Die, for which he received writing credits for nine of the fourteen tracks. Following his departure in late 1998, Fowles continued to hone his skills, later joining Huntington Beach’s superhero-themed comedy rock band, The Aquabats, as their full-time guitarist in 2006, adopting his iconic stage persona.

His extensive collaborations also include playing bass for Hunter Burgan’s side project, Hunter Revenge, and Kepi Ghoulie’s band, and he continues to play guitar for C.J. Ramone. In September 2019, Fowles reprised his role as Eaglebones Falconhawk for The Aquabats! RadVentures!, the YouTube-based relaunch of the beloved series, further cementing his dual capacity as both musician and actor.

In 2022, Fowles released his signature ‘Falcondrive’ pedal for guitars, expanding his footprint into music product design. He is currently a doctoral student at Claremont Graduate University, continuing his academic pursuits. Most recently, Fowles released the album ‘Finally!’ with The Aquabats in 2024, maintaining a dynamic and impactful presence within the music industry across recording, touring, and creative production.