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Reformation (2000–2005)
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===Reformation (2000–2005)=== |
===Reformation (2000–2005)=== |
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Following several aborted attempts over the previous decade, the group reformed for [[NEARfest]] 2000, following suggestions made to Whitaker by promoters of the festival that HTM would be welcome there. The lineup consisted of mainstays Kennell, Whitaker, and Wyatt, along with a returning Ron Riddle and new recruit [[David Rosenthal (musician)|David Rosenthal]] on keyboards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allthingsif.org/archives/1772|title=Keyboardist David Rosenthal: "He is a virtuoso."|date=16 April 2012|accessdate=20 April 2012|work=Issue No. 5|publisher=All Things If magazine}}</ref> Riddle departed again in 2002 and was replaced by [[Joe Bergamini]]. The band released a new album in 2004 entitled "The Muse Awakens." Whitaker and Wyatt later released another album, "Pedal Giant Animals," and formed a new band, "Oblivion Sun," which left the status of HTM unclear. |
Following several aborted attempts over the previous decade, the group reformed for their first reunion performance on June 8th, 2000 at The State Theatre in Falls Church, VA. This was followed a weak later by an appearance at the [[NEARfest]] 2000 Festival. The lineup consisted of mainstays Kennell, Whitaker, and Wyatt, along with a returning Ron Riddle and new recruit [[David Rosenthal (musician)|David Rosenthal]] on keyboards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allthingsif.org/archives/1772|title=Keyboardist David Rosenthal: "He is a virtuoso."|date=16 April 2012|accessdate=20 April 2012|work=Issue No. 5|publisher=All Things If magazine}}</ref> Riddle departed again in 2002 and was replaced by [[Joe Bergamini]]. The band released a new album in 2004 entitled "The Muse Awakens." Whitaker and Wyatt later released another album, "Pedal Giant Animals," and formed a new band, "Oblivion Sun," which left the status of HTM unclear. |
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Frank Wyatt passed away from cancer in January 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Frank Wyatt Obituary |url=https://memorials.sollevinson.com/frank-wyatt/5110735/ |website=Sol Levinson Funeral Home |access-date=17 July 2024}}</ref> |
Frank Wyatt passed away from cancer in January 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Frank Wyatt Obituary |url=https://memorials.sollevinson.com/frank-wyatt/5110735/ |website=Sol Levinson Funeral Home |access-date=17 July 2024}}</ref> |
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