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'''Edwin Bradfield Liloa Chillingworth, Jr.''', known as '''Sonny Chillingworth''', (July 14, 1932 – August 24, 1994) was an American [[guitarist]] and singer. Widely influential in [[Hawaiian music]], he played [[slack-key guitar]] and is widely regarded as one of the most influential slack key guitarists in history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingcat.com/artists/Sonny_Chillingworth.php|title=Sonny Chillingworth, Slack Key Guitarist|last=|first=|date=|website=www.dancingcat.com|publisher=Dancing Cat Records|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-20}}</ref>
'''Edwin Bradfield Liloa Chillingworth, Jr.''', known as '''Sonny Chillingworth''', (July 14, 1932 – August 24, 1994) was an American [[guitarist]] and singer. Widely influential in [[Hawaiian music]], he played [[slack-key guitar]] and is widely regarded as one of the most influential slack-key guitarists in history.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingcat.com/artists/Sonny_Chillingworth.php|title=Sonny Chillingworth, Slack Key Guitarist|website=www.dancingcat.com|publisher=Dancing Cat Records|access-date=2017-06-20}}</ref>


==Life==
==Life==
Chillingworth was born in [[Oahu]] in [[Hawaii]], then a [[U.S. territory]]. He started playing the guitar at age twelve when he was living with his grandfather, Harry Purdy, on [[Moloka'i]]. He learned the Hawaiian way by listening, watching and imitating. Sonny, as he was called, loved his Hawaiian and Portuguese music.
Chillingworth was born on [[Oahu]] in the [[Territory of Hawaii]]. He started playing the guitar at age twelve when he was living with his grandfather, Harry Purdy, on [[Moloka'i]]. He learned the Hawaiian way by listening, watching and imitating.<ref name=":0">{{Cite magazine |last=Gehr |first=Richard |date=August 1994 |title=World Beat: Cut Me Some Slack Key |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3AHtQNYRR9YC |magazine=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |volume=10 |issue=5 |issn=0886-3032}}</ref> Sonny, as he was called, loved Hawaiian and [[Portuguese music]].


One day his father brought him a Victrola and some records. One of them was ''Hi'ilawe'' by [[Gabby Pahinui]]. Chillingworth was inspired. When Chillingworth was fifteen, he visited Honolulu and his mother arranged a meeting with Pahinui. After high school, Chillingworth moved to Honolulu and joined Pahinui, Andy Cummings and others at clubs, lu'aus and all-night jam sessions. Sonny was often asked to play his slack key medleys. Many islanders and tourist enjoyed listening and watching Sonny sing and play his guitar in the Don Ho Shows, at the International Market Place in the heart of Waikiki.
One day his father brought him a [[Victrola]] and some records. One of them was ''Hi'ilawe'' by [[Gabby Pahinui]]. Chillingworth was inspired. When Chillingworth was fifteen, he visited Honolulu and his mother arranged a meeting with Pahinui. After high school, Chillingworth moved to Honolulu and joined Pahinui, Andy Cummings and others at clubs, lu'aus and all-night jam sessions. Chillingworth was often asked to play his slack-key medleys. Many islanders and tourists enjoyed listening and watching him sing and play his guitar in the [[The Don Ho Show|Don Ho Shows]]<ref name=":0" /> at the [[International Market Place]] in the heart of Waikiki.


In 1954, Chillingworth made his first record, ''Make'e 'Ailana'', with the legendary Vickie Ii Rodrigues. In 1964, Chillingworth released his first album, ''Waimea Cowboy'', which earned a gold record. In the 1970s, Chillingworth began to share his knowledge with younger performers, such as George Kuo, [[Ozzie Kotani]], and [[Makana (musician)|Makana]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hawaiitheatre.com/events/makana-and-friends-a-tribute-to-sonny-chillingworth/|title=MAKANA AND FRIENDS: A TRIBUTE TO SONNY CHILLINGWORTH {{!}} HAWAII THEATRE CENTER|website=www.hawaiitheatre.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-20}}</ref> and influenced others through his recordings. Chillingworth helped lead a revival of the slack key guitar style in the 1980s as one of slack key's elder statesman. He was committed to Hawaiian music but also played other styles such as rock-n-roll, R&B, blues, and folk.
In 1954, Chillingworth made his first record, ''Make'e 'Ailana'', with the legendary [[Vickie Iʻi Rodrigues|Vickie Ii Rodrigues]]. In 1964, Chillingworth released his first album, ''Waimea Cowboy'', which earned a gold record. In the 1970s, Chillingworth began to share his knowledge with younger performers, such as George Kuo, [[Ozzie Kotani]], and [[Makana (musician)|Makana]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hawaiitheatre.com/events/makana-and-friends-a-tribute-to-sonny-chillingworth/|title=MAKANA AND FRIENDS: A TRIBUTE TO SONNY CHILLINGWORTH {{!}} HAWAII THEATRE CENTER|website=www.hawaiitheatre.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-20}}</ref> and influenced others through his recordings. Chillingworth helped lead a revival of the slack-key guitar style in the 1980s as one of slack key's elder statesmen. He was committed to Hawaiian music; he also played other styles such as rock-n-roll, R&B, blues, and folk, and his music featured aspects of [[fado]] and [[Cachi Cachi music|cachi cachi]].<ref name=":0" />


Chillingworth died from cancer on August 24, 1994, in [[Honolulu]] at the age of 62.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hawaiianmusichistory.com/artists/sonny-chillingworth.htm|title=A Tribute to Sonny Chillingworth (1932-1994) Slack Key Guitar Master|website=www.hawaiianmusichistory.com|access-date=2017-06-20}}</ref>
Chillingworth died from cancer on August 24, 1994, in [[Honolulu]] at the age of 62.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.hawaiianmusichistory.com/artists/sonny-chillingworth.htm|title=A Tribute to Sonny Chillingworth (1932-1994) Slack Key Guitar Master|website=www.hawaiianmusichistory.com|access-date=2017-06-20}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Sons of Hawaii]]


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Latest revision as of 23:51, 9 March 2024

Sonny Chillingworth
Sonny Chillingworth
Background information
Born(1932-07-14)July 14, 1932
Oahu, Hawaii
DiedAugust 24, 1994(1994-08-24) (aged 62)
Honolulu, Hawaii

Edwin Bradfield Liloa Chillingworth, Jr., known as Sonny Chillingworth, (July 14, 1932 – August 24, 1994) was an American guitarist and singer. Widely influential in Hawaiian music, he played slack-key guitar and is widely regarded as one of the most influential slack-key guitarists in history.[1]

Life[edit]

Chillingworth was born on Oahu in the Territory of Hawaii. He started playing the guitar at age twelve when he was living with his grandfather, Harry Purdy, on Moloka'i. He learned the Hawaiian way by listening, watching and imitating.[2] Sonny, as he was called, loved Hawaiian and Portuguese music.

One day his father brought him a Victrola and some records. One of them was Hi'ilawe by Gabby Pahinui. Chillingworth was inspired. When Chillingworth was fifteen, he visited Honolulu and his mother arranged a meeting with Pahinui. After high school, Chillingworth moved to Honolulu and joined Pahinui, Andy Cummings and others at clubs, lu'aus and all-night jam sessions. Chillingworth was often asked to play his slack-key medleys. Many islanders and tourists enjoyed listening and watching him sing and play his guitar in the Don Ho Shows[2] at the International Market Place in the heart of Waikiki.

In 1954, Chillingworth made his first record, Make'e 'Ailana, with the legendary Vickie Ii Rodrigues. In 1964, Chillingworth released his first album, Waimea Cowboy, which earned a gold record. In the 1970s, Chillingworth began to share his knowledge with younger performers, such as George Kuo, Ozzie Kotani, and Makana,[3] and influenced others through his recordings. Chillingworth helped lead a revival of the slack-key guitar style in the 1980s as one of slack key's elder statesmen. He was committed to Hawaiian music; he also played other styles such as rock-n-roll, R&B, blues, and folk, and his music featured aspects of fado and cachi cachi.[2]

Chillingworth died from cancer on August 24, 1994, in Honolulu at the age of 62.[4]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sonny Chillingworth, Slack Key Guitarist". www.dancingcat.com. Dancing Cat Records. Retrieved 2017-06-20.
  2. ^ a b c Gehr, Richard (August 1994). "World Beat: Cut Me Some Slack Key". Spin. Vol. 10, no. 5. ISSN 0886-3032.
  3. ^ "MAKANA AND FRIENDS: A TRIBUTE TO SONNY CHILLINGWORTH | HAWAII THEATRE CENTER". www.hawaiitheatre.com. Retrieved 2017-06-20.
  4. ^ "A Tribute to Sonny Chillingworth (1932-1994) Slack Key Guitar Master". www.hawaiianmusichistory.com. Retrieved 2017-06-20.
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