Howard Goodman (gospel singer)

Howard "Happy" Goodman (November 7, 1921 – November 30, 2002) was a southern gospel singer, mostly known for being the founder of The Happy Goodmans, and being the beloved husband of Gospel queen Vestal Goodman, also singing with other Quartet singers.

Howard Goodman
Birth nameHoward Goodman
Also known asHappy Goodman
Born(1921-11-07)November 7, 1921
Dora, Alabama, U.S
DiedNovember 30, 2002(2002-11-30) (aged 81)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S
GenresSouthern gospel, Christian
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active1940s–2002
Associated actsHappy Goodman Family

Early life

Howard was born on November 7, 1921, in Dora, Alabama, U.S., Howard was one of four children, Rusty, Bobby and Sam, who were both also in the Happy Goodman Family. He met his wife, Vestal Goodman, and got married on November 7, 1949.

Career

Howard began his career with his brothers, Sam and Rusty, performing Contemporary Christian and Southern gospel in the 1940s, followed by Vestal after getting married in 1949. Howard continued his southern gospel career until his death in 2002.

"Look for Me"

"Look for Me" was a song written by Rusty Goodman, and reperformed by Tanya Goodman Sykes, the daughter of Rusty Goodman. Howard gave a short testimony about his brothers, Rusty and Sam, who had died a few years prior.

Death

Howard died on November 30, 2002[1] of Natural causes at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Gospel pioneer Goodman dies at 81".
  2. "'Happy Goodman' dies at 81 after 62 years in gospel music". Bpnews. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
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