Gerry Merito
New Zealand musician (1938–2009)
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Gerald Kereti Merito (16 August 1938 – 26 January 2009), was a New Zealand singer and guitarist, and one of the original members of the Howard Morrison Quartet.
BornAugust 16, 1938
DiedJanuary 26, 2009 (aged 70)
Waihau
OccupationsSinger and guitarist
KnownforMember of the Howard Morrison Quartet
Gerald Kereti Merito | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 16, 1938 |
| Died | January 26, 2009 (aged 70) Waihau |
| Occupations | Singer and guitarist |
| Known for | Member of the Howard Morrison Quartet |
| Spouse | Dorothy Ohlson |
| Children | Danieal Merito Ben Merito |
Merito was born in 1938 in Whakatāne on his family farm and was a Tuhoe tribe member. [citation needed]
In 1999, Merito received the Benny Award from the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc, the highest honour available to a New Zealand variety entertainer.[1]
He died aged 70, after playing at the Waihau Hotel.[2] Merito has two sons, Daniel and Ben with his wife Dorothy Ohlson.[3]