Willie Hona
Willie Hona | |
|---|---|
 Hona (right) in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Wiremu Hona |
| Born | 22 July 1953 Rawene,New Zealand |
| Died | 5 May 2024(aged 70) Paraparaumu,New Zealand |
| Formerly of | Herbs,the Face |
Wiremu Hona(22 July 1953 – 5 May 2024) was a New Zealand musician.[1]
Early life and career
[edit]Wiremu Hona was born inRaweneon 22 July 1953.[2]
Hona's career began alongsideMark Williams,Mack Tane and Gregg Findlay in the band theFace.[3]
In 1983 he releasedShe Needs Youand it reached #41 on the New Zealand Charts.[4]
In 1983 he also joinedHerbsas singer and guitarist.[5]He appeared on two albums,Long Ago(1984) andSensitive to a Smile(1987) and on multiple singles such as songsSlice of Heaven,Sensitive to a SmileandListen.He left the band in late 1988.[6]
In 1991 he released a solo album calledKeep an Open Heart.[7]
Death
[edit]Hona died from pancreatic cancer inParaparaumu,on 5 May 2024, at the age of 70.[7]
Discography
[edit]| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Keep an Open Heart |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ [4] | |||
| 1983 | "She Needs You" | 43 | |
| 1991 | "Keep An Open Heart" | – | Keep An Open Heart |
Awards
[edit]Aotearoa Music Awards
[edit]TheAotearoa Music Awardsare an annual awards night celebrating excellence inNew Zealand musicand have been presented annually since 1965.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Willie Hona (as part of Herbs) | New Zealand Music Hall of Fame | inductee | [8] |
References
[edit]- ^O'Meagher, Steven (August 1991), "Willie Hona opens up his heart",More
- ^"Willie Hona".AudioCulture.Retrieved6 May2024.
- ^Munro, Wayne (7 August 2014), "Old Herbs man stars in solo concert",The Daily Examiner
- ^ab"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
- ^ab"New Zealand music legend Willie Hona dead",Radio New Zealand,6 May 2024
- ^"HOME INDUCTEES".musichall.co.nz.Retrieved16 August2021.
External Links
[edit]- Willie Honadiscography atDiscogs
- Willie HonaatIMDb
