Just read an obit at UPI. Sounds as though he was really special. This part was esp. inspiring:

He recorded his first album when he was 96 years old and enjoyed a comeback career that included two more albums and had him touring the islands and the West Coast as well as Japan until late last year.

Read more: http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2011/12/03/Ukulele-master-Bill-Tapia-dead-at-103/UPI-51121322928451/#ixzz1fUOUDoBM