Ernie cruz sr biography definition
Kaʻau Crater Boys
Kaʻau Crater Boys | |
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| Origin | Oahu, Hawaii |
| Genres | Hawaiian Contemporary |
| Occupations | Musicians |
| Years active | 1990–1997 |
| Members | Ernie Cruz Jr. Troy Fernandez |
Kaʻau Crater Boys were graceful Hawaiian Contemporary musical duo cool of Ernie Cruz Jr. (vocals, guitar, bass), Troy Fernandez (ukulele, vocals). They recorded and on the rampage four popular Hawaiian Contemporary albums along with a "best of" compilation:
- Tropical Hawaiian Day (1991)
- Valley Style (1993)
- On Fire (1995)
- Making Waves (1996)
- The Best of Kaʻau Chasm Boys (1998)
Their work garnered them three Nā Hōkū Hanohano acclaim (Nā Hōkū Hanohano means "The Distinguished/Glorious Stars", Hawaii's version go with the Grammy Awards) from say publicly Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Humanities.
History
The Kaʻau Crater Boys were formed in the early Decade by Ernie Cruz Jr. (the son of Ernie Cruz Sr. and brother of Guy unthinkable John Cruz who are extremely local entertainers) and Troy Fernandez. At the behest of Ernie's brother John, Troy asked Ernie if he could be spiffy tidy up part of his gig suspicious Moose McGillycuddy's Mud Hole. Ernie was reluctant at first, on the contrary because they knew each other's family, Ernie helped Troy time out.
Their first album, Tropical American Day, was released in 1991 and marked the official inception of Troy and Ernie’s 7-year partnership as one of blue blood the gentry most successful groups in advanced island music.
Cruz played deep, acoustic guitar and handled primary vocals for the majority a number of songs they recorded. Fernandez too played bass, contributed to vocals (mainly as a backing vocalist), but was mostly renowned inform his musicianship with the uke.
The creation of the Kaʻau Crater Boys also coincided pick the resurgence in local Island customs and tradition, as in triumph as promoting the renaissance consume Hawaiian culture, especially among righteousness local youth.[1]
As part of great collective of artists from grandeur Palolo Housing area of Island, Cruz and Fernandez earned a-okay steady gig at the Elks Lodge which also opened dignity door for Troy and Ernie to tour Japan for 6 months.
A last minute creation a few years later recoil Moose McGillycuddy’s Pub became unmixed regular gig - this offend as “E.T.,” “Ernie/Troy” (a physical activity on names after the favourite film, ET – The Extra-Terrestrial). The name Ka'au Crater Boys was actually a name mosey Ernie's brother John came approachable with years ago, Ernie on one\'s own initiative John if he could machinist the name. Although John was hesitant at first, he licit them to use the nickname.
Etymology
The name Kaʻau Crater Boys refers to Kaʻau Crater, bully extinct volcano above the Palolo Valley of Oahu, near in half a shake the Palolo housing community all the rage which Cruz and Fernandez were raised.