Along the way, the Goodmans received two Grammy awards, one in 1967 and one in 1977 for their albums “The Happy Gospel of the Happy Goodmans” and “Refreshing”, respectively. The Happy Goodman Family introduced several songs and hymns that are considered gospel classics. During the 1960’s and 1970’s the family also introduced a live band and a unique and original sound to Gospel. Due to style differences, the group separated in 1980 but planned for a reunion record when Rust was diagnosed with cancer in 1990. Rusty died in November of that year and the album features his last song written, “Standing in the Presence of the King”, making it one of their best albums. Their last project was released in 2001 and was called “The Last Stand”.
