The Strange and Improbable Rise of the Bizarre Ukulele Phenomenon Tiny Tim

I think it’s safe to say that there has never been a figure in the ukulele world who has provoked as much derision, dismissal, and out-and-out hostility as the late-’60s uke-playing phenomenon known as Tiny Tim. Yes, he was unquestionably a freakish novelty act, who traded on a bizarre gimmick—an unearthly, quavering falsetto—and a sunny, solicitous stage personality that was either charming or borderline creepy (if you didn’t buy it).

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