Waimānalo, Hawaii
1. Boom Gaspar (1953)
Pianist
Musician best known as the pianist, organist and keyboardist for the alternative rock band Pearl Jam. He is beloved by fans for his long solos on live renditions of songs...
2. Akebono Tarō (1969)
First Non-japanese Sumo Wrestler
Akebono Tarō is a retired American-born sumo wrestler from Waimānalo Hawaii. Joining the professional sport in Japan in 1988 he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian sumo wrestler Takamiyama and rose...
3. Tyson Nam (1983)
Mixed Martial Artist
Tyson Nam is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2006 Nam has fought in various promotions including Elite XC King...