Born: July 14, 1932 in Honolulu
Lived with his grandparents on Moloka'i from age 12
Met Gabby Pahinui, whose 78 RPM recording of Hi'ilawe inspired Sonny as a young teenager, when he was 15.
2013 inductee into the Lifetime Achievement Awards of the Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
Died August 24, 1994