Recent News

On September 5th 2009, Rupert was in a automobile accident that claimed three lives in the other vehicle.  Rupert sustained serious injuries to his feet, chest, right arm, back and eyes, which required months of rehabilitation.

He has received overwhelming support from the community at large during a benefit concert held on Saturday November 21st 2009. 

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For more information, we have compiled news articles and video about Rupert Tripp Jr below:

09/0709
KHON
Island Musician Rupert Tripp Jr. Injured in Big Island Crash (with Video)

09/07/09
West Hawaii Today
3 die in head-on wreck in Waimea

11/18/09
Big Island Weekly
Back home

11/19/09
KGMB/KHNL - Hawaii News Now
Big Island entertainer recovering from deadly crash (with Video)

11/21/09
Hawaii Tribune Herald
On the Road to Recovery

11/25/09
Big Island Weekly
Benefit Concert proves all things possible (Video Included)