Gabby Pahinui

FolkHawaiian slack-key guitartraditional Hawaiian music20th-century Honolulu

Charles Philip "Gabby" or "Pops" Pahinui (April 22, 1921 - October 13, 1980) was a slack-key guitarist. Gabby was raised in the Kaka'ako area of Honolulu in the 1920s. It was impoverished at the time, very much resembling a shanty-town with small cluttered buildings and tin roofs falling apart. He spent his childhood supporting his family by selling newspapers and shining shoes. He dropped out of school after 5th grade at Pokukaina School. Gabby landed a gig as a back-up guitarist for Charley 'Tiny' Brown.

Influenced by: Charley 'Tiny' Brown

Active:
1940s-1980
Scene:
Honolulu/Hawaii
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