Gabby Pahinui "King of the Slack Key Guitar"
Philip Kunia Pahinui "Gabby" (1921-1980) was a Hawaiian musician, son of Charles Kapono Kahahawai. He was Hanaied to Emily (Wife) and Philip (Pahinui Ohana). He was known as "Pops" in respects he was everyones pops with his humble with a big heart to all people in Hawaii. When he was being booked he would often over book himself to show he cared by jamming away with a chill attitude where he would demonstrate his kindness through and through. He had made sure it was all about coming as you are all the time and would want people to express themself. Gabby grew up in Kaka'ako Honolulu (1920s) where he would sell newspapers and shining shoes to support his struggling family and play with Ah Fan as kids. Gabby use to hang out by the pier and would dive for coins with his hair having water roll off, which made people call him "Gabardine Hair" that would later on change to "Gabby". Food was also shown consideration as he went and use to soak loafs...