Jake Shimabukuro

About

Ukulele player and composer best known for his technically-stunning rendition of While My Guitar Gently Weeps, which became a viral YouTube sensation.

Before Fame

He began playing ukulele at age four and studied at Roy Sakuma Studios for seven years.

Trivia

He has composed scores for Japanese films like Hula Girls and Sideways.

Family Life

He married OB/GYN Kelly Yamasato and had a son with her named Chase.

Associated With

Following his YouTube success, he received requests to collaborate with famous artists like Jimmy Buffett.