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10 famous (and surprising) ukulele players

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By Rob Power
Published 4 June 2013

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Don't forget that Play Guitar Now: Ukulele is available now from WHSmiths and all good newsagents, or you can order a copy online. Now get strumming!

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Amanda Palmer

Amanda Palmer

Don't forget that Play Guitar Now: Ukulele is available now from WHSmiths and all good newsagents, or you can order a copy online. Now get strumming!

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Beirut

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Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder

Don't forget that Play Guitar Now: Ukulele is available now from WHSmiths and all good newsagents, or you can order a copy online. Now get strumming!

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

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Roger Daltrey

Roger Daltrey

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Rocky Marciano

Rocky Marciano

Don't forget that Play Guitar Now: Ukulele is available now from WHSmiths and all good newsagents, or you can order a copy online. Now get strumming!

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Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello

Don't forget that Play Guitar Now: Ukulele is available now from WHSmiths and all good newsagents, or you can order a copy online. Now get strumming!

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Will. I. Am

Will. I. Am

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Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Don't forget that Play Guitar Now: Ukulele is available now from WHSmiths and all good newsagents, or you can order a copy online. Now get strumming!

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