Happy the Man, a Virginia band founded in 1973 at James Madison University, fused British progressive rock with Canterbury-rooted jazz-rock on two albums for Arista.
Profile
- Origin
- Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
- Formed
- 1973
- Founding members
- Stanley Whitaker, Rick Kennell, Mike Beck, Cliff Fortney
- Current status
- Intermittently active since the 2000 re-formation, with sporadic concerts.
- Official website
- www.happytheman.com
Current lineup
- Stanley Whitaker — guitar, vocals (1973–1979, 2000–present)
- Rick Kennell — bass (1973–1979, 2000–present)
- Mike Beck — drums (1973–1977, 2024–present)
Former members
- Kit Watkins — keyboards (1974–1979)
- Frank Wyatt — keyboards, wind instruments (1975–1979, 2000–2023; died in 2023)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1977 | Happy the Man |
| 1978 | Crafty Hands |
| 1983 | Better Late… |
| 2004 | The Muse Awakens |
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