24 Jul 1999

Musical Chairs - Bill Sevesi

From Musical Chairs, 1:30 pm on 24 July 1999

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Bill Sevesi and Islanders

Bill Sevesi and Islanders Photo: Courtesy of Bill Sevesi

Bill Sevesi is the father of the South Pacific sound, an icon among electric steel guitarists, and a bandleader with nearly 60 years in the entertainment business. Sevesi also designs and builds his own instruments and equipment, and he was the first to record the Yandall Sisters, and Annie Crummer when she was an unknown 16-year-old. Musical Chairs explores Bill Sevesi's long career as a leader in Pacific Island music. It's the life of a bandleader, composer, inventor, musical virtuoso and mentor.

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