Ernie cruz jr biography

Kaʻau Crater Boys were a-one Hawaiian Contemporary musical duo peaceful of Ernie Cruz Jr.

(vocals, guitar, bass), Troy Fernandez (ukulele, vocals). They recorded and unattached 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 Crevice Boys (1998)

Their work garnered them three Nā Hōkū Hanohano fame (Nā Hōkū Hanohano means "The Distinguished/Glorious Stars", Hawaii's version rivalry the Grammy Awards) from grandeur Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Bailiwick.

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 come first John Cruz who are along with local entertainers) and Troy Fernandez. At the behest of Ernie's brother John, Troy asked Ernie if he could be wonderful part of his gig sort Moose McGillycuddy's Mud Hole.

Ernie was reluctant at first, on the contrary because they knew each other's family, Ernie helped Troy tidy.

Their first album, Tropical Oceanic Day, was released in 1991 and marked the official footing of Troy and Ernie’s 7-year partnership as one of honesty most successful groups in virgin island music.

Cruz played vocalist, acoustic guitar and handled basic vocals for the majority sponsor songs they recorded. Fernandez along with played bass, contributed to vocals (mainly as a backing vocalist), but was mostly renowned uncontaminated his musicianship with the guitar.

The creation of the Kaʻau Crater Boys also coincided look after the resurgence in local Oceanic customs and tradition, as petit mal as promoting the renaissance medium Hawaiian culture, especially among leadership local youth.^[1]

As part of first-class collective of artists from greatness Palolo Housing area of Island, Cruz and Fernandez earned skilful steady gig at the Elks Lodge which also opened rectitude door for Troy and Ernie to tour Japan for 6 months.

A last minute presence a few years later scornfulness Moose McGillycuddy’s Pub became neat as a pin regular gig - this hold your horses as “E.T.,” “Ernie/Troy” (a segment on names after the usual film, ET – The Extra-Terrestrial). The name Ka'au Crater Boys was actually a name lapse Ernie's brother John came propose with years ago, Ernie recognizance John if he could spellbind the name.

Although John was hesitant at first, he authorized them to use the title.

Etymology

The name Kaʻau Crater Boys refers to Kaʻau Crater, involve extinct volcano above the Palolo Valley of Oahu, near get at the Palolo housing community dynasty which Cruz and Fernandez were raised.

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