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Kaʻau Crater Boys
Kaʻau Crater Boys | |
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| Origin | Oahu, Hawaii |
| Genres | Hawaiian Contemporary |
| Occupations | Musicians |
| Years active | – |
| Members | Ernie Cruz Jr. Troy Fernandez |
Kaʻau Crater Boys were a Hawaiian Contemporary musical duo composed of Ernie Cruz Jr. (vocals, guitar, bass), Troy Fernandez (ukulele, vocals). They recorded and released four popular Hawaiian Contemporary albums along with a "best of" compilation:
- Tropical Hawaiian Day ()
- Valley Style ()
- On Fire ()
- Making Waves ()
- The Best of Kaʻau Crater Boys ()
Their work garnered them three Nā Hōkū Hanohano awards (Nā Hōkū Hanohano means "The Distinguished/Glorious Stars", Hawaii's version of the Grammy Awards) from the Hawaiʻi Academy of Recording Arts.
History
[edit]The Kaʻau Crater Boys were formed in the early s by Ernie Cruz Jr. (the son of Ernie Cruz Sr. and brother of Guy and John Cruz who are also local entertainers) and Troy Fernandez. At the behest of Ernie's brother John, Troy asked Ernie if he could be a part of his gig at Moose McGillycuddy's Mud Hole. Ernie was reluctant at first, but because they knew each other's family, Ernie helped Troy out.
Their first album, Tropical Hawaiian Day, was released in and marked the official beginning of Troy and Ernie’s
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Prominent Hawaii musician Ernie Cruz, Jr., of the Ka‘au Crater Boys, died today after being found unresponsive at Sandy Beach, the Honolulu Medical Examiner and a family member confirmed.
Lifeguards pulled Cruz out of the water after he was found unresponsive about to yards offshore at Sandy Beach about p.m. Lifeguards performed CPR, and Cruz was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
The Medical Examiner’s office identified him as Cruz, The musician’s sister, Desiree, confirmed her brother’s death on Facebook. An autopsy will be conducted tomorrow, the office said.
Cruz, along with Troy Fernandez, formed the duo Ka‘au Crater Boys in the early s.
Cruz’s father, well-known musician Ernie Cruz Sr., died in May in Arizona. His brothers John and Guy are also well-known local musicians.
Renowned ukulele teacher Roy Sakuma, who, with his wife Kathy, produced the Ka‘au Crater Boys’ four albums in the s, described Cruz as a talented musician with an incredible sense of rhythm as well as a kind heart.
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