New Zealand musician (1953–2024)
Willie Hona |
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 Hona (right) in 2019 |
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| Birth name | Wiremu Hona |
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| Born | (1953-07-22)22 July 1953
Rawene, New Zealand |
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| Died | 5 May 2024(2024-05-05) (aged 70)
Paraparaumu, New Zealand |
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| Formerly of | Herbs, the Face |
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Musical artist
Wiremu Hona (22 July 1953 – 5 May 2024) was a New Zealand musician.[1]
Early life and career
Wiremu Hona was born in Rawene on 22 July 1953.[2]
Hona's career began alongside Mark Williams, Mack Tane and Gregg Findlay in the band the Face.[3]
In 1983 he released She Needs You and it reached #41 on the New Zealand Charts.[4]
In 1983 he also joined Herbs as singer and guitarist.[5] He appeared on two albums, Long Ago (1984) and Sensitive to a Smile (1987) and on multiple singles such as songs Slice of Heaven, Sensitive to a Smile and Listen. He left the band in late 1988.[6]
In 1991 he released a solo album called Keep an Open Heart.[7]
Death
Hona died from pancreatic cancer in Paraparaumu, on 5 May 2024, aged 70.[7]
Discography
Singles
Awards
Aotearoa Music Awards
The Aotearoa Music Awards are an annual awards night celebrating excellence in New Zealand music and have been presented annually since 1965.
References
- ^ O'Meagher, Steven (August 1991), "Willie Hona opens up his heart", More
- ^ "Willie Hona". AudioCulture. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ Munro, Wayne (7 August 2014), "Old Herbs man stars in solo concert", The Daily Examiner
- ^ a b "OFFICIAL TOP 40 SINGLES", The Official NZ Music Charts, 28 August 1983
- ^ Munro, Wayne (9 July 1983), "A Herbal remedy!", 8 O'Clock
- ^ "Herbs loses a prime ingredient", Auckland Star, 22 December 1988
- ^ a b "New Zealand music legend Willie Hona dead", Radio New Zealand, 6 May 2024
- ^ "HOME INDUCTEES". www.musichall.co.nz. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
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