The world's oldest musician is closing in on 101 and still performing live!
Bill Tapia, who is known as the Duke of Uke, played with Bing, Louis and Fats and still has the wit and skill to delight audiences all across America.
He says he's the only musician alive who played in World War I. At the age of 10, he created his own rendition of Stars and Stripes forever that he played for the troops that first brought him popularity and commercial success.
He bought his own ukulele in 1915 for 75 cents. In the 1930s her pioneered the Hawaiian Swing sound.
He tells Growing Bolder that he still attracts groupies on the road -- only he can't remember what to do with them!
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edtolman
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Posted 10:24am August 20th, 2009I just love Bill...I hope to get tickets for his next benefit concert at the Surf Museum in Oceanside. Keep it up Bill! Ed from Chino Hills
William Enright
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Posted 11:27am November 26th, 2008Bill Tapia rules. Great interview, guys. When will he tour to Orlando? Congratulations, Duke on your longevity and love of life.
William Enright
Paula Simon
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Posted 10:20am November 26th, 2008Bill is an inspiration to all of us. Keep up the good work, Bill.