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Bill Keale

American singer-songwriter

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About Bill Keale

Bill Keale was an American songwriter and singer-songwriter.

William Gregory Keale is a Hawaiian-American singer-songwriter from Kailua, Oahu. He is best known as Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's cousin.

Personal life Keale was born on Oahu, Hawaii. He grew up to love Hawaiian music, and was raised by Hawaiian musicians, and spent a lot of time with his uncle Moe Keale, a ukulele virtuoso. His cousin, Kamakawiwoʻole, once told him that the "music is in the bones."

Bill Keale was a former member of the Bill Gregory and Company band, and is one of the few people today to have been born in the 20th century with pure Hawaiian ancestry.

Musical career Bill Keale's first album, "Islands Away," was released in 1999. His albums feature lyrics in Hawaiian and English. Some of his best-known songs are "After The Rain" from the album of the same name, "Kai'lua Rain," "Ala Ka'i," and his rendition of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What a Wonderful World." His albums "Keeper of The Rain" and "After The Rain" were both released on the same day, in July 2002. He also released a Christmas album titled "The Magic of Christmas" in 2006.

Keale has released 7 studio albums, one EP, and a Christmas album. Although he has not released any new music since 2013, he is still active. His albums have received generally positive reviews.

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Important facts

Born
Oahu, Hawaii
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bill Keale?

American singer-songwriter

When was Bill Keale born?

Bill Keale was born in Oahu, Hawaii.

What was Bill Keale's occupation?

Bill Keale was a songwriter and singer-songwriter.

What nationality was Bill Keale?

Bill Keale was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Keale

· Wikidata: Q107040664

· DBpedia: Bill Keale

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