Things have been super-busy at the headquarters. I’ve barely been able to do much editing on the documentary this past month, much less add anything new to the LOUIE REPORT blog. I know a lot of people have written to me with good words about my comic strip blog posts, which are really fun to do, but they take a lot of work. I’ve got a couple of new comic strip blog ideas I’m working on, but like everything else in life, it all takes time….
Right now, it’s all about making a living, paying bills, and trying to get ahead in this crazy life of mine.
In the meantime, I am still continuing some research and archival collecting. In fact, here’s the cover of a new LP I just purchased on eBay. Anyone out there in cyber-space familiar with The Hawaiian Kingsmen? As far as I know, they don’t perform LOUIE LOUIE (at least not on this record), but they are yet another musical group named “the Kingsmen.”
With a title like The Lord will light our way this is obviously the Gospel act who would have had the name before the Louie hitmakers.Same as the band of Kingsmen who were really Bill Haley’s Comets.
If the Gospel group had been around at the time of Louie Louie its a wonder they never sued.It would have to be checked re the dates of their existence
just a quick note.. My grandfather was the bass player for the Hawaiian kings men… that was a very long time ago. He (William Neves) and Charley Bryant are the only members yet still alive.. feel free to email me for any info..
just a quick note.. My grandfather was the bass player for the Hawaiian kings men… that was a very long time ago. He (William Neves) and Charley Bryant are the only members yet still alive.. feel free to email me for any info..
Hi, the male in the middle is my uncle Charley. We can spent this past week at Kahana Bay camping. He still plays music and he is awesome. I like that you purchased the album from ebay. Please keep in contact.
Hi, please to email with any questions you may. By the way, how much did you pay for the album from ebay?
Hey, I just came across this blog while writing a discussion forum for my english class. I’m writing about music in my family and wanted to dig up some info. on my grandpa (the shortest guy with the guitar). His name is Thompson Makaena but unfortunately, he passed away before I was born. Just heard he was an amazing guy and great musician. Wish I could have met him. It’s cool to see this btw, classic Hawaiian music.
Hey, it’s nice to know that you have a family member that was part of this band. You can email me your info if you ever wanna chat.
aloha, My name is Ursula Chong. I am the step daughter of Samuel William Logan Plunkett Sr. He is the Kingsman that stands on the left side. He was the leader of the group and wrote the song that is featured on this album, “The Lord Will Light My Way. Does anyone have a copy of the album? I have a cassette tape that is very old. Im not sure if it can be salvaged.
I searched for information or pictures of The Hawaiian Kingsman to provide more detail on a commemorative speech I will present in my speech class at Hawaii Community College, Hilo.
Please share any stories. I have a bunch of them myself.
Aloha,
Ursula U’ilani Chong
I remember all of the group members.
Uncle Charlie Bryant
Bill Neves
Thomas Makaena
Sam Kaupu; not sure if the last name for Sam is correct.
Samuel Plunkett Sr.
My brother Sam Plunkett Jr. has the cassette tape.