The Jimi Hendrix of Ukeleles

[octagon]

Roy Smeck

[zrob]

Particularly enjoyable was the "upright" ukulele, the Eddie Van Halen tapping as well as the Townshend windmill. What an innovator! If he'd have chosen the guitar Smeck would be a household word.

Great post!

[TheFountainHead]

hahaha i love it! that WAS a face melting performance, how is the babe not impressed. maybe because it wasn't a ric ukelele??

[brianeharmonjr]

I love Ukuleles. I just ordered a new Pono tenor that should be here Monday. Here's another great Uke player:

[goofyfoot]

Roy Smeck, huh? Wow, what a cool vid, Mitch. I learned something new today.

Yep, Jake's the man today, Brian.

Thank you both for sharing. Ciao for now......G-foot.

[kenposurf]

Roy rocked! Sam Ohta (Ohta San) has always been my favorite..not much of him on you tube so...

[firstbassman]

If he'd have chosen the guitar Smeck would be a household word.

Smeck did, in fact, play guitar: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Smeck


Anyone notice, btw, a physical facial resemblence to Chico and Harpo Marx?

[mgauction]

It all started with George Formsby, my old favorite. For any other ukulele enthusiasts, give him a try.