![]() ![]() (Sonora Records album cover.) Barney Isaacs ![]() Lani is pictured on this album cover (with guitar) and his Aloha Islanders. Choy collection, courtesy of Island Guitars.) Lani McIntire (1912-1963) Tommy played with Ray Kinney, Alvin Isaacs and Benny Kalama. (1902-1953) Solomon Ho’opi’i Ka’ai’ai – The King of the Hawaiian Guitar, as featured on the cover of Lorene Ruymar’s book, “ The Hawaiian Steel Guitar and its Great Hawaiian Musicians.” Tommy Castro Choy collection, courtesy of Island Guitars.) Sol Ho’opi’i Pictured here with the Moana Serenaders, 1952. Jules Ah See was a steel guitarist for the world-wide broadcast “Hawaii Calls” radio show in the 1950’s. He was a composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist.(Photo – Oahu Publishing Co. (1902-1966) Andy played with Johnny Nobel’s band, recorded with Louis Armstrong, and played in numerous Hollywood “Polynesian” movies. Mikilani Fo (1924-1959) was a steel guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and all-around entertainer. Pictured with his group “The Harmony Hawaiians.” (B. Dick McIntireĭick McIntire recorded with Bing Crosby, Frances Langford, Dorothy Lamour and many more musical stars of the 1930’s. Played with Lani McIntire, Tommy Dorsey, Arthur Godfrey, Ed Sullivan and Perry Como. Learn MUCH more about Jerry’s life at the late Ray Montee’s website, now hosted at HSGA, The Jerry Byrd Fan Club. Photo courtesy of HSGA member, Ray Montee. First person inducted into the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame ![]()
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