An Interview with Stanley Whitaker: Guitarist of the American Progressive Rock Band Happy the Man - It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine

An Interview with Stanley Whitaker: Guitarist of the American Progressive Rock Band Happy the Man - It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine

Formed in the mid-’70s, Happy the Man stands as one of prog rock’s most unique and underappreciated acts. Formed in Harrisonburg, Virginia, by guitarist Stanley Whitaker and bassist Rick Kennell, the band’s sound was shaped by the era they emerged from, blending an eclectic mix of jazz, classical, and rock influences into something entirely their own. What set them apart in a genre often known for its bombastic tendencies was their refusal to fo…