John Christopher Hunt

John Christopher Hunt passed away Jan. 7, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Los Angeles, among an array of sevens — born 7/7/47 at 7:17 a.m.

He attended schools in San Marino, California from kindergarten through high school, graduating in 1965. Moving to Malibu, California, he continued his passions for surfing, tennis, his Porsche 911 and his bass guitar.

His interest in his guitar soon lead him into being the road manager for several groups, including Spirit and Albert Hammond. As the “roadie,” he traveled extensively across America and internationally.

After several years of travel, he returned to Southern California. He soon became a founding member of a new band — the Surf Punks. As the bass guitarist, he joined Dennis Dragon and Drew Steel to form a surf band that still has a cult following even today.

But the allure of Kaua‘i was strong, and he followed several high school friends to the Garden Island. He married on Kauai and soon had the light of his life, his daughter Amy.

His musicianship brought him into a number of island bands, notably The Blonde Boys, The Shakers and The Take Offs.

Along the way, he developed his second career as a sound engineer, working many hotel conventions, mayor’s prayer breakfasts, Kilohana lu‘au, weddings and stadium concert events. His company, Shoreline Sound, was one of the most prominent sound companies on the island.

After surviving both Hurricanes ‘Iwa and ‘Iniki, he built his dream home in the heights of Lawa‘i. With stunning ocean views and lush landscaping, he enjoyed his piece of paradise until his passing.

He was broadly loved by so many on Kaua‘i, known as a fun companion and a generous, gentle soul.

He is survived by daughter Amy Hunt Hodel, son-in-law Love Hodel and grandson Haven Hodel, sister and brother-in-law Vicki and Dave Schindele and by his three Schindele nephews, along with his cousin John Ward Hunt and family.