1902 - 1953
Sol Hoopii American Musician
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Details
| First Name |
Sol
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| Last Name |
Hoopii
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| Alternative Name |
Sol Hoʻopiʻi
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1901
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| Birthplace |
Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
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| Died |
16th November, 1953
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| Place of Death |
Seattle, Washington
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| Buried |
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Live performer
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Music Genre |
International
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| Year(s) Active |
1920–1953
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| Music Style |
Slack-Key Guitar, Oceanic Traditions, Hawaiian
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| Music Mood |
Sweet, Playful, Carefree, Whimsical, Cheerful, Confident, Rousing, Fun, Innocent, Stylish, Exuberant, Amiable/Good-Natured, Organic, Freewheeling, Energetic, Relaxed, Sophisticated, Earthy, Happy, Rollicking, Gleeful, Hawaiian Lap Steel Guitar
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| Instrument |
Hawaiian Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Guitar (Steel), Guitar
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| Instrument (text) |
Ukulele, Guitar, Steel guitar
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| Record Label |
Decca Records, Brunswick Records
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| Associated Acts |
Johnny Noble, The Novelty Trio, Aimee Semple McPherson
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Sol Hoʻopiʻi (1902 – 16 November 1953) was born Solomon Hoʻopiʻi Kaʻaiʻai in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was a Native Hawaiian guitarist, claimed by many as the all-time best lap steel guitar virtuoso, and he is one of the most famous original Hawaiian steel guitarists, along with Joseph Kekuku, Frank Ferera, Sam Ku West and "King" Bennie Nawahi.
