Lani McIntire (sometimes spelled Lani McIntyre, 15 December 1904 - 17 June 1951) was a Hawaiian guitar and steel guitar player who helped to popularize the instrument, which eventually became a mainstay in American country and western music. He played frequently with his brothers — steel guitar legend Dick McIntire and bassist Al McIntire.
Hawaiian-born steel guitarist and leader of 'His Aloha Islanders', who performed for years at the Hawaiian Grill of the Hotel Lexington in New York. He was chiefly responsible for popularising the steel guitar in America and for introducing the Hawaiian guitar sound. He is also remembered for working with Bing Crosby on "Sweet Leilani", featured in the film Waikiki Wedding (1937).
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Soldiers of Fortune
1955
TV Series
Nikki
Dreams of Old Hawaii
1944
Short
Vocalist-Orchestra Leader
You're the One Rose
1943
Short
Vocalist
Maui Chant
1943
Short
Vocalist-Steel Guitarist
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Paradise Isle
1943
Short performer: "Paradise Isle"
Boots and Saddles
1937
lyrics: "The One Rose That's Left in My Heart" - uncredited / music: "The One Rose That's Left in My Heart" - uncredited
Paradise Isle
1937
writer: "Paradise Isle", "Hawaaian Chant"
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Beauty Hula
1945
Short
Himself - Band Leader (as Lani McIntyre and His Aloha Islanders)
Paradise Isle
1943
Short
Himself / Singer / Lead Guitar
Known for movies
You're the One Rose (1943) as Vocalist
Maui Chant (1943) as Vocalist-Steel Guitarist
Dreams of Old Hawaii (1944) as Vocalist-Orchestra Leader
Paradise Isle (1943) as Himself / Singer / Lead Guitar
$8 Million