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Bill Tapia

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Posted on June 18th, 2011 at 5:23 am

Editor's Note: Bill Tapia died in December 2011, just one month shy of his 104th birthday. We conducted this interview in June 2001.

Bill Tapia is the oldest working musician.

Known as the Duke of Uke, Bill is still strumming his ukulele at the age of 103 and he even has a new album, "Bill Tapia: Live at the Warner Grand Theatre, The 100th Birthday Concert."

Bill has worked with everyone from Bing Crosby to Billy Holiday to Elvis Presley. He shares stories from some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including a "stunt" ukulele lesson with child star Shirley Temple.

What does it take to live until 103? Bill reveals his secrets of longevity and shares some of his new music.

Click here to visit Bill's website and hear more of his music and watch some videos of Bill in action.

Click on the Related Media tab above to listen to our 2008 interview with Bill.



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