SOS records SOS Fever album live at Outrigger Waikiki Hotel. The record is produced by George Chun on the Makaha label. Roberto becomes Hawaii's heart throb. Fans flock to the Showroom. The SOS does two shows a night and three shows on weekends.
Huge lines form in the lobby, extending down into the street at times.
1971 Danny Ruivivar, Tony's brother and youngest member of the group, collapses suddenly. He is taken to Queen's and has a blocked intestine. He goes into surgery and discovers that he has cancer. Danny fills in on keyboards as long as he is able. Bob Wilson joins the group to play drums.