Sol Hoʻopiʻi

Sol Hoʻopiʻi
Background information
Birth nameSolomon Hoʻopiʻi Kaʻaiʻai
Born1902
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Died(1953-11-16)November 16, 1953
Seattle, Washington, US
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, ukulele
Years active1920–1953
LabelsDecca, Brunswick
Formerly ofJohnny Noble
The Novelty Trio
Aimee Semple McPherson

Solomon Hoʻopiʻi Kaʻaiʻai (/ˌhoʊoʊˈpiːi/ hoh-oh-PEE-ee Hawaiian pronunciation: [ˌhoʔoˈpiʔi]; 1902 – November 16, 1953) was a Native Hawaiian lap steel guitarist. A virtuoso, he was one of the most famous original Hawaiian steel guitarists, along with Joseph Kekuku, Frank Ferera, Sam Ku West and "King" Bennie Nawahi.

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