William `` Bill '' Tapia ( January 1 , 1908 -- December 2 , 2011 ) , known as `` Uncle Bill '' and `` Tappy '' , was an American musician , born to Portuguese parents .
Uncle Bill `` Tappy '' Tapia ( born January 1 , 1908 -- December 2 , 2011 ) was an American musician , born in Honolulu , Hawaii . His parents were Portuguese .