A true original master of authentic Hawaiian Steel guitar. David Keli‘i was the steel guitarist for Al Kealoha Perry and the Singing Surfriders, the house band for the Hawai‘i Calls radio show. The Hawaii Calls radio show was popular all across the world, so Mr. Keli'i's playing literally became the Hawaiian sound that people all over the world associated with Hawaii. David Keli'i was a good friend of David "Feet" Rogers' dad. Mr. Keli'i mentored and influenced Feet's playing, and Feet went on to play with Gabby Pahinui in the Sons of Hawaii band. Feet was very influential in his own right, and a phenomenal player as well.
A true original master of authentic Hawaiian Steel guitar. David Keli‘i was the steel guitarist for Al Kealoha Perry and the Singing Surfriders, the house band for the Hawai‘i Calls radio show.
The Hawaii Calls radio show was popular all across the world, so Mr. Keli'i's playing literally became the Hawaiian sound that people all over the world associated with Hawaii.
David Keli'i was a good friend of David "Feet" Rogers' dad.
Mr. Keli'i mentored and influenced Feet's playing, and Feet went on to play with Gabby Pahinui in the Sons of Hawaii band. Feet was very influential in his own right, and a phenomenal player as well.