Solomon Kamaluhiakekipikealiʻikaʻapunikukealaokamahanahana Bright Sr., known as Sol K. Bright, was an influential American entertainer born on November 9, 1909, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Of Hawaiian and Castilian descent, Bright was a versatile musician, singer, songwriter, dancer, and musical producer. He was particularly renowned for his skill on the steel guitar and his composition "Hawaiian Cowboy," a song reflecting the paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) tradition.

Bright's early life was marked by his musical family background; his father, Andrew Laukea Bright, was a Hawaiian minister, and his mother, Alike Kekipau Bright, was a church organist. Growing up in Honolulu, he demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit as a child by selling duck eggs to fund his movie outings. His musical journey began with the Hannah Bright Orchestra, led by his sister, and continued with Sol Hoʻopiʻi's Novelty Trio, which brought him to Hollywood in 1928.

After forming Sol K. Bright's Hollywaiians, Bright expanded his career to include producing musical shows, performing in films, and appearing on radio and television. His post-World War II years saw him producing and directing Hawaiian-themed shows in Los Angeles and performing extensively in Hawaii, Japan, and other international venues.

Bright's contributions to Hawaiian music were recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hawai'i Academy of Recording Arts in 1987 and induction into the Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame in 1995. His legacy includes not only his musical compositions but also his dedication to preserving and promoting Hawaiian culture through civic and social organizations. Sol K. Bright passed away on April 27, 1992, in Honolulu, leaving behind a rich heritage of Hawaiian music.