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The Beauty of Kalapana & the Tragedy of Mackey Feary

  • Mackey Feary's Early Life and Background​​ Mackey Feary was born on August 13, 1955, into a loving family in Honolulu, Hawaii, nurtured by his parents, Bryant.

    • Honolulu Star-Bulletin Local News - Hawaii Renovation

      Bryant Mackey Feary Jr. (August 13, – February 20, ) was an American musician.
    Donnie Martin shares stories about Kalapana and the adventures he had with his best friend, the late Mackey Feary.
    Bryant Mackey Feary Jr. (August 13, – February 20, ) was an American musician.
    Contribute your stories and memories of Mackey Feary here on Absolutely Mackey—the place to talk story, share your thoughts and remember all things Mackey Feary.

    Mackey Feary Lyrics, Songs, and Albums - Genius

      From the 70’s to today, one Hawaii’s most popular bands is Kalapana and one of Hawaii’s most tragic stories is Mackey Feary.

    Mackey Feary

    American musician (1955–1999)

    Mackey Feary

    BornAugust 13, 1955
    DiedFebruary 20, 1999 (aged 43)
    NationalityAmerican
    Alma materKalani High School
    OccupationMusician

    Bryant Mackey Feary Jr. (August 13, 1955 – February 20, 1999) was an American musician. He was a member of the Hawaiian music pop/rock/folk band Kalapana.

    Early life

    Feary Jr. was born August 13, 1955, to Bryant Mackey Feary Sr. and Regina Feary.[1] Feary Jr. began playing music at the age seven, and got his first guitar when he was eleven.[2] He attended Kalani High School in Honolulu, and by sixteen was performing live at the Oar House in Hawaii Kai.[3][4]

    Kalapana (1973-1976)

    See also: Kalapana (band)

    During the 1970s Hawaiian music experienced a popular resurgence. The new music captured the feeling and social issues of living in Hawaii, but was closer in style to pop-rock groups like the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac

    Kalapana (band) - Wikipedia

  • After battling drugs, drug treatment programs, and relapses, Mackey Feary was sentenced to prison.

    • Honolulu Star-Bulletin Obituaries - Hawaii Renovation

  • The former lead singer of Kalapana who hanged himself to death in a prison cell in 1999.
    • Malani Bilyeu Obituary - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Bryant Mackey Feary Jr. (1955 - 1999) - WikiTree

      In fact, one only had to say "Mackey" and you knew who they meant.

    Mackey Feary - Wikipedia

      If you speak to any old timer in Hawaii and mention Mackey Feary they will all say the same thing, “tragic life” or “what a waste”.

    Bryant Mackey Feary Sr. (1931 - 2006) - WikiTree

  • They also said a prison guard ordered inmates to stop performing cardio-pulmonary resuscitation on Feary after they found him hanging.