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Harmonizing on Harmonicas

Eric Shimelonis

It’s said the harmonica was invented by German instrument maker Christian Friedrich Ludwig Buschmann in 1821. Nearly 100 years later, a man was born who would take his passion for the harmonica to another level… and keep it there for nearly another 100 years.

Credit Eric Shimelonis
Jack Hopkins, 94, is so passionate about the harmonica, he’s even devoted his license plate to the instrument.