Famous Musicians From Hawaii

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Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

(The Best Hawaiian Musician of All Time)

Birthdate: May 20, 1959

Sun Sign: Taurus

Died: June 26, 1997

Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole began his career as part of the Makaha Sons. He later went solo with the albums Ka 'Ano'I and Facing Future and also lent his support to the Hawaiian independence movement. His ever-increasing weight caused him chronic issues and eventually led to his death at 38.

Jack Johnson

(Singer-songwriter)

Birthdate: May 18, 1975

Sun Sign: Taurus

Jack Johnson is best known for his acoustic pop songs and guitar-based folk-rock tracks. He has aced the Billboard 200 chart more than once, with albums such as To the Sea. He is also an environmental activist and has established the Kōkua Hawaii Foundation and the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation.

Janel Parrish

(Actress and Singer)

Birthdate: October 30, 1988

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Janel Parrish soared to fame with the roles of Mona Vanderwaal in the Pretty Little Liars franchise and Margot Covey in the To All the Boys movie series. The Teen Choice Award-winning actor has also appeared as Young Cosette in the Broadway production of the play Les Misérables.

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Mike Starr

Birthdate: April 4, 1966

Sun Sign: Aries

Died: March 8, 2011

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(First Artist to Receive five Diamond-certified Songs in the U.S.)

Birthdate: October 8, 1985

Sun Sign: Libra

American singer, Bruno Mars, is one of the best-selling artists of all time. He has a wide range of musical style like R&B, pop, funk, reggae, hip hop and rock. He is also known for his stage performances. Locked Out of Heaven, When I Was Your Man, 24K Magic and That's What I Like are some of his hit songs.

Yvonne Elliman

(Singer)