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The Jimi Hendrix of Ukeleles

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:42 pm
by octagon
Roy Smeck


Re: The Jimi Hendrix of Ukeleles

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:25 pm
by 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!

Re: The Jimi Hendrix of Ukeleles

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:32 pm
by 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?? :roll: :mrgreen:

Re: The Jimi Hendrix of Ukeleles

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:41 pm
by brianeharmonjr
I love Ukuleles. I just ordered a new Pono tenor that should be here Monday. Here's another great Uke player:


Re: The Jimi Hendrix of Ukeleles

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:48 pm
by 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.

Re: The Jimi Hendrix of Ukeleles

Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:27 pm
by kenposurf
Roy rocked! Sam Ohta (Ohta San) has always been my favorite..not much of him on you tube so...





Re: The Jimi Hendrix of Ukeleles

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:05 pm
by firstbassman
zrob wrote: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?

Re: The Jimi Hendrix of Ukeleles

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:33 pm
by mgauction
It all started with George Formsby, my old favorite. For any other ukulele enthusiasts, give him a try.