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 was a student of West end high school.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 Album Year 1 Abar Elo Je Shondha 1975
Film score Album Year 1 Ghuddi 1980
Band (Miles)
Album Year 1 Miles 1982 2 A Step Farther 1986
Spondan Album Year 1 Spondan Bangladesh 1975
Filmography Film Year Character 1 Ghuddi 1980 Happy, Ghuddi's friend (Not as himself)
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