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10 famous (and surprising) ukulele players

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By Rob Power last updated 3 March 2021

Some strummers are stranger than others

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Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson

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

Beirut

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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Eddie Vedder

Eddie Vedder

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

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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Roger Daltrey

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Rocky Marciano

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Elvis Costello

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Will. I. Am

Will. I. Am

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Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

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