Herbert Butros Khaury [1] [2] (April 12, 1932 – November 30, 1996), also known as Herbert Buckingham Khaury, [3] and known professionally as Tiny Tim, was an American musician and musical archivist. [4]

Tiny Tim was a famous American singer and ukulele player known for his falsetto voice and his rendition of the song "Tiptoe Through the Tulips."

Tiny Tim, the ukulele-playing singer of 1920s ditties who was a true icon of the 1960s, was born Herbert Khaury on April 12, 1932, in New York City. The son of a Lebanese father and Jewish mother, the young Khaury grew up in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan.

Herbert Buckingham Khaury, better known as Tiny Tim (April 12, 1932 – November 30, 1996), was an American singer and musician. He became popular in the late 1960s due to his appearances on television , and songs played on ukulele with a falsetto voice.

Nov 30, 1996 · Tiny Tim got his major break when comedian Lenny Bruce helped him land a gig performing "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" on Rowan and Martin‘s Laugh-In in 1968. Practically overnight, he went from an underground novelty to a hugely popular mainstream star, instantly recognizable to millions.

Tiny Tim, born Herbert Butros Khaury, was an American musician and performer known for his high falsetto voice, eccentric persona, and ukulele renditions of vintage songs. His fame skyrocketed in the late 1960s with his iconic rendition of “Tiptoe Through the Tulips,” featured on his debut album God Bless Tiny Tim.

Despite the ups and downs he faced throughout his life, Tiny Tim left an indelible mark on American music and popular culture. His unique musical style and eccentric personality continue to be celebrated and admired to this day.

Herbert Butros Khaury (April 12, 1932 – November 30, 1996), also known as Herbert Buckingham Khaury and known professionally as Tiny Tim, was an American singer, ukulele player, and musical archivist. He is best remembered for his 1968 hit "Tiptoe Through the Tulips", which he sang in a falsetto...

Herbert Khaury, better known by his stage name Tiny Tim, (April 12, 1932 – November 30, 1996) was an American singer and ukulele player. He was most famous for his rendition of “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” sung in a distinctive high falsetto/vibrato voice (though other performances reveal a broader vocal range).

Tiny Tim (Herbert Butros Khaury)(b. 12 April 1932 in New York City; d. 30 November 1996 in Minneapolis, Minnesota), songwriter, musicologist, and “lovable eccentric” best known for his appearances on television, dressed in outlandish costumes, playing the ukulele and singing his one hit, “Tiptoe Through the Tulips with Me,” in falsetto.