Happy Jack (Cecil H. Thurlow) was born on October 16, 1916 in South Paris, Maine.
Cecil is one of the Pioneers of Maine Country Music who followed the schedule of Daily Radio Broadcasts and traveling nightly to play shows.
He received his first guitar from his Dad in 1935, and went on the road to 1939, playing for dances in Portland, Maine. And he has been in the “Country Music” business for over 50 years.
Cecil and his wife Louise worked together for many years touring throughout the USA and Canada, presenting one of the best Family Shows at that time.
In the mid 1950’s, Jack worked with Ernie Lindell’s Rhythm Ranch Show on WMTW-TV, and traveled extensively.
During the 1960’s, they operated “Happy Jack’s Club” in Augusta, Maine featuring many top acts from the original WWVA Wheeling Jamboree. Jack made a cassette tape with Jimmy Cox and the Silver Dollar Band.
He has always worked to promote Country Music throughout his years in business.
Louise Thurlow (Jack’s wife) passed away in 1976.
When Jack performs on a stage, you can see that nice smile and personality that earned him the stage name “Happy Jack”.
Happy Jack Thurlow died in 1976.
Happy Jack and Louise Thurlow were inducted into the Maine Academy of Country Music's Hillbilly Heaven on September 24, 2005.
