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Ferera (LOC)

from The Library of Congress

• xiphophilos said:

  Anthony Franchini and Frank Ferera (with hat), famous steel guitar players from Hawaii.

• Art Siegel said:

  "Frank Ferera (June 12, 1885 - June 26, 1951) was a Hawaiian musician who recorded successfully between 1915 and 1930. He was the first star of Hawaiian music and influenced many later artists." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Ferera Victor discography adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/talent/detail/6793/Ferera_...

• Art Siegel said:

  Anthony J. Franchini Victor Discography: adp.library.ucsb.edu/index.php/talent/detail/7303/Franchi... BornAntonio Giuseppe Franchini August 2, 1898 Naples, Italy DiedSeptember 17, 1997 (aged 99) Las Vegas, Nevada OccupationGuitarist, violinist Years active1914–1995 "Anthony John Franchini (August 2, 1898 – September 17, 1997) was an American guitarist, most known for his Hawaiian guitar partnership with Frank Ferera, making him one of the most-recorded musicians of all time. After his time with Ferera, his career was remarkably varied, playing with symphony orchestras and country and western bands, often simultaneously, and also working in additional genres before retiring in his mid 90s." www.wikiwand.com/en/Anthony_Franchini

• Jon (LOC P&P) said:

  Thanks xiphophilos and Art Siegel, we'll update all of the records of Ferera and Franchini.