Born in Honolulu, Solomon Kekipi Bright was a famous composer and musician. He joined Sol Hoopii's orchestra in 1928 but eventually formed his own band.

His recordings sold millions of copies, and he became particularly well known for comic Hawaiian hits recorded by other people. Sol was an important early member of both he Hawaiian Professional Songwriter's Society and the Hawaiian Music Awards Academy.

He appeared in four films:

South Sea Rose
Charlie Chan's Greatest Case
Flirtation Walk
White Woman.



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