George Formby, comedian, actor and singer-songwriter, died on March 6, 1961 after suffering a heart attack. He was 56 years old.

One unusual instrument is uniting students to the tune of a whimsical island sound. The ASU Ukulele Club combines musical practice, inclusiveness and community service to create an environment for all ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui ukulele artist Derick Sebastian plays the Star-Spangled Banner in America’s largest sports venues. The song is short, but the pressure to play it perfectly fills every ...

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Jason Arimoto grew up in Hawaii where the ukulele is an inseparable part of the island culture. “Instead of learning the recorder or the flute, everybody learns how to play the ukulele” Jason ...

Thomas Ruggles has no plans to end his ritual of spreading cheer. — -- An 89-year-old Massachusetts man is continuing his own Christmas tradition of spreading holiday cheer by playing his ukulele ...

Jake Shimabukuro grew up with the ukulele. The diminutive four-stringed acoustic instrument is part of his native Hawaiian culture, designated as one of the state’s official musical instruments. When ...

And I so much appreciate bands like Train playing the ukulele on ‘Hey Soul Sister,’ Paul McCartney playing songs on the ukulele during his concerts – those things helped showcase the instrument and ...

George Harrison had many friends, but only those closest to him heard his ukulele playing, including actor Michael Caine. George once showed up at Caine’s home and played ukulele late into the night.

Two Mondays ago, an episode of How I Met Your Mother ended with the mother breaking off an engagement and somberly strumming a ukulele while crooning “La Vie en Rose.” Arrestingly performed live by ...

Mary Hill started a ukulele club in Fayetteville after her husband encouraged her to try the instrument. The club has grown to more than 30 members and performs at community events around Fayetteville ...