Slapp Happy

The Profile

Formed in Hamburg in 1972 by Peter Blegvad, Dagmar Krause and Anthony Moore, Slapp Happy is an avant-pop/art-rock trio known for combining melodic songcraft with experimental arrangements.

The group collaborated with the avant-rock collective Henry Cow on the albums Desperate Straights and In Praise Of Learning. Core members are Peter Blegvad (songwriter, guitarist), Dagmar Krause (vocals) and Anthony Moore (keyboardist/composer).

Slapp Happy is an avant-pop/art-rock trio formed in Hamburg in 1972 by Peter Blegvad, Dagmar Krause and Anthony Moore. Key recordings include Casablanca Moon and collaborations with Henry Cow (Desperate Straights; In Praise Of Learning). Their work blends pop structures with experimental and art-rock elements.