 He was a beachboy, musician and singer, part-time electrician, and radio deejay, as well as an actor.His first paid musical gig with his group the Four K's was at the Waikiki Tavern circa 1958, followed by the Tropical Club in Kailua-Kona.In 1964, he worked with the Puka Puka Otea Tahitian Show at Queen's Surf.