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Happy The Man biography
One of the finest American prog bands. Completely out of the american standards, HAPPY THE MAN combined lush melodies, great complex interplay and a slightly jazzy touch with occasional vocals. The band claims to be influenced by GENESIS, Yes, and GENTLE GIANT although they really do not sound anything like any of those bands.

Their first two albums, the self titled "Happy the Man" and "Crafty Hands" (almost entirely instrumental) are classic albums of the highest order, and are considered by the band to be the definitive releases in their catalogue. These are must haves. A reference point in the 70's US prog scene.


1976 - gems and germs (demos, outtakes & rare live tracks) Very Rare 

1977 - Happy the Man

1978 - Crafty Hands

1979 - Better Late

1989 - Retrospective

1990 - Beginnings

1997 - Live

1999 - Death's Crown

2004 - The Muse Awakens


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