Happy Akhand (12 October 1960 – 28 December 1987) was a Bangladeshi rock singer and songwriter. He was one of the pioneering rock musicians in Bangladesh. He was the founding member of the rock band Miles. He is sometimes referred to as the Prince of Bangladeshi Music. His notable songs include the title "আবার এলো যে সন্ধ্যা (The Evening is Here Again)", "কে বাঁশি বাজায় রে? (Who's Playing the Flute?)" and more. He died on 28 December 1987, at the age of 27 years.

Early life

Happy Akhand was born on 12 October 1960 in Patla Khan Lane, Dhaka, East Pakistan (now in Bangladesh). He started learning guitar at the age of 10. He started his music career with the help of his elder brother Lucky Akhand. In 1972, he joined the band Spondan as a keyboard player. In 1979, he founded the rock band Miles along with Farid Rashid.

Discography

Solo

AlbumYear
1Abar Elo Je Shondha1975

Film score

AlbumYear
1Ghuddi1980

Band (Miles)

AlbumYear
1Miles1982
2A Step Farther1986

Spondan

AlbumYear
1Spondan Bangladesh1975

Filmography

FilmYearCharacter
1Ghuddi1980Happy, Ghuddi's friend (Not as himself)

External links

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