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Phil (Primarily_Prog)

@primarilyprog.bsky.social

Morning all …

Reserving the morning for a long walk listening to a hugely underrated band.

#happytheman

December 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM

Phil (Primarily_Prog)

@primarilyprog.bsky.social

Tonight’s listening …

An under appreciated band if ever there was one.
#happytheman

January 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM

O-Hill Movienight

@o-hillmovienight.bsky.social

#GoodMorningUVa! Here #Clue#2 for this week's #O-HillMovienightTheme to be unveiled tomorrow when the #Cutlist drops. The debut #HappytheMan album created waves through the #ProtoAlternativeMusic Community. It is available in #Iconoclassic records #1stClueoftheDay

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Happy The Man - S/T(1977)(ProgRock)(JazzFusion)(SpaceJazz)

YouTube video by Mr. Kpm

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October 7, 2026 at 11:46 AM

EVBP

@evbp.bsky.social

Fans of early, instrumental Genesis might want to check this out. #HappyTheMan #CraftyHands #VinylCollection #NowSpinning #MusicSky

Happy The Man’s second album — Crafty Hands — playing on my turntable. The album cover is comprised of geometric shapes and the silhouette of a child.

January 9, 2026 at 1:44 AM

Marina Organ

@marinecreature.bsky.social

Lots of Americans #avantprog tonight - you just heard #Miriodor and #HappyTheMan..

December 8, 2024 at 9:25 PM

Anonyrat Oxward

@anonyrat.bsky.social

Happy the Man, a prog rock band, released their debut album "The Muse Awakens" in 1976. The album showcases their complex compositions, intricate harmonies, and poetic lyrics, establishing them as pioneers of the genre. #HappytheMan https://open.spotify.com/album/56MxFDtd5NhmmGBzbNmc0I

December 22, 2024 at 8:00 PM

James Thurston Davis, Jr.

@junkopartner.bsky.social

#MorningEarworm #SaturdayMorningProg #HappyTheMan

Stumpy Meets the Firecracker in Stencil Forest (2025 Remaster)

YouTube video by Happy the Man - Topic

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December 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM

Progressive Rock Journal

@progrockjournal.bsky.social

[News] Iconoclassic Records to reissue Happy The Man’s first two classic albums

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#PRJ #HappyTheMan #IconoclassicRecords #Reissue #RecordCollector #Prog #ProgressiveRock #JazzRock #Music

[News] Iconoclassic Records to reissue Happy The Man’s first two classic albums

Iconoclassic Records is set to reissue "Happy The Man" (1977) and "Crafty Hands" (1978), two landmark albums.

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July 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM

pg-lastoutpost

@pg-tyke.bsky.social

The Last Outpost, Harborough FM, tonight 9-11pm featuring #LongEarth #TheTirith #ESPProject + #Hawkwind #DavidKJones #HappyTheMan #AndrewLatimer #DeepPurple #JohnLees'BarclayJamesHarvest #PeterHammill #TheParadoxTwin #SteveHackettAndSteveRothery and more. harboroughfm.co.uk #progrock

July 9, 2026 at 9:24 AM

The ᴘʀᴇᴛᴛʏ BBC Radio 6 Music Now Playing Bot

@bbc6musicbot.bsky.social

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #StuartMaconiesFreakZone

Happy the Man:
🎵 Contemporary Insanity

#6music #HappytheMan

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▶️ Song on #Spotify:

Contemporary Insanity

Happy the Man · The Muse Awakens · Song · 2018

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September 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Progressive Rock Journal

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[News] Happy The Man performs “Fourth Of July: An American Suite” by Ron Riddle

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#PRJ #HappyTheMan #NewRelease #OfficialVideo #Prog #ProgressiveRock #ArtRock #MusicNews #Music

[News] Happy The Man performs “Fourth Of July: An American Suite” by Ron Riddle

A long-dormant Cinematic work born during the golden era of large-scale television documentary production has been re-imagined for America’s 250th anniversary. Progressive Rock pioneers Happy the Man ...

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June 30, 2026 at 7:59 AM

sonicbondpub.bsky.social

@sonicbondpub.bsky.social

1977: How Progressive Rock Defied Punk is now available as an Ebook!

For those of you who prefer to read from a screen, you can acquire the Ebook version from Amazon or wherever you buy your books!

#progrock #progressiverock #happytheman #70srock #emersonlakeandpalmer #ebook #musicbook #goblinband

September 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Anonyrat Oxward

@anonyrat.bsky.social

Progressive rock pioneers Happy the Man return with a dazzling 2025 remaster, sharpening their 1976 debut’s intricate melodies and cosmic vibes for a new generation.
#HappytheMan
https://open.spotify.com/album/5fpKXQMu2QWEC0QKqSPSfJ

June 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM