Claim: A Perfect Circle was formed by a man.

Billy Howerdel -LRB- born May 18 , 1970 -RRB- is the founding member , guitarist , songwriter , and producer for the bands A Perfect Circle and Ashes Divide . He has recorded three acclaimed studio albums with the former , and in 2008 , Ashes Divide released their debut album , Keep Telling Myself It 's Alright .