Happy the Man
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 1973 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
- Active: 1973 - present
Biography
Happy the Man is an American progressive rock band from Harrisonburg, Virginia, formed in 1973. The classic lineup of Stanley Whitaker, Frank Wyatt, Kit Watkins, Rick Kennell and Mike Beck made two albums for #Arista Records#, 'Happy the Man' (1977) and 'Crafty Hands' (1978), before splitting in 1979. The band reunited in 2000 and released 'The Muse Awakens' (2004) on #InsideOut Music#, and Whitaker and Kennell revived it again in 2024.
Genres
Happy the Man Discography
- Happy the Man (1977) - Album - rated 3.75/5
- Crafty Hands (1978) - Album - rated 3.98/5
- 3rd - "Better Late..." (1983) - Album - rated 3.48/5
- The Muse Awakens (2004) - Album - rated 3.94/5
Members
- Stanley Whitaker - guitars, vocals (1973–1979; 2000–Present)
- Rick Kennell - bass guitar (1973–1979; 2000–Present)
- Mike Beck - drums, percussion (1973–1977; 2024–Present)
- Ron Riddle - drums, percussion (1977–1978; 2000–2002; 2024–Present)
- Frank Wyatt - keyboards, saxophones, flute (1973–1979; 2000–2023)
- Kit Watkins - keyboards, flute (1973–1979)