Gabby Pahinui

Charles Philip " Gabby " or " Pops " Pahinui ( born April 22, 1921 in Honolulu, Hawaii Territory, † 13 October 1980) was a Hawaiian steel guitarist and master of the slack-key technique (Hawaiian: Ki Hoalu ).

Biography

Pahinui grew in the Kakaako district of Honolulu on Oahu, just 17 years old he married and has a total of 10 children, four daughters and six sons begotten. His first release was the album " Hiilawe ", which he recorded in 1946. He subsequently worked with many famous musicians of his time, like Andy Cummings, Lena Machado and Ray Kinney, together. In his various recordings of the song " Hiilawe " related many other artists their interpretations.

In the 1950s and 1960s he was a member of Eddie Kamae 's "Sons of Hawaii" and appeared in the famous international radio show " Hawaii Calls ". From 1972 came 4 albums in which his children also participated, which became known as " Gabby Pahinui Band". A greater awareness reached Pahinui by the participation of guitarist Ry Cooder on the two albums of Gabbi Pahinui Hawaiian Band and for his roles on two songs of Ry Cooder - album Chicken Skin Music ( 1974). Nevertheless, the major international breakthrough it was denied.

Gabby Pahinui played an important role in the Hawaiian Renaissance, which began in the 70s of the 20th century.

Gabby died on 13 October 1980 at the age of 59 years to a heart attack, also due to years of alcohol dependence. Dedicated to him Israel Kamakawiwoole medley " Somewhere over the Rainbow / What a wonderful world ".

Discography

Albums of his children

• American musician
• Guitarist
• Hawaiian musician
• Person ( Honolulu)
• Born 1921
• Died in 1980
• Man