Willie Hona
ARTIST PROFILE
Willie Hona is referred to as a bit of legend around these parts. If you’re not familiar with the reason why, allow us to enlighten you. Heard of the band Herbs?
Willie joined Herbs as singer and guitarist in 1983, appearing on two albums and multiple singles and songs including well known tunes Slice of Heaven, Sensitive to a Smile and Listen.
He also released his own solo album, has jammed heaps around Kāpiti and was involved in several reunion gigs with Herbs — some as recently as within the last couple of years.
Sadly Willie passed away in 2024 in Paraparaumu but the mark he made in the music industry will live on for sure.
Connection to Kāpiti / Horowhenua
Willie was born in Northland but made Kāpiti his home later in life.
Musical genre and vibe
Contemporary / Classic