10 Best Ever Rock Auditions that Made the Judges LOSE IT!
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Reality competition show fans absolutely love when their favorite songs are featured on their favorite shows. Here are 10 of the best ever rock auditions that made the judges lose it on Got Talent and The X Factor.
That’s a CLASSIC! Best Rock Auditions That Made The Judges LOSE IT!
1. Olly Pearson
During 11 year old musician Olly Pearson’s audition, he performed “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC, “Jump” by Van Halen and “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. The 11 year old guitar player impressed the judges so much that Amanda Holden hit her Golden Buzzer, sending Olly directly into the Semi-Finals.
2. Girish and The Chronicles
On Season 20 of America’s Got Talent, Girish and The Chronicles took the stage to perform “Set Fire to The Rain” by Adele. The audience, and judges were all standing at the end of their performance.
3. Jenny Darren
68 year old Jenny Darren took the stage during Britain’s Got Talent Season 13, where she impressed with a vocal performance of “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC. Once the performance concluded, David Walliams said Jenny is “Jenny who does rock.”
4. Jamie Archer
In 2008, Jamie Archer took the stage of The X Factor UK, singing “Sex on Fire” by Kings of Leon. The audience absolutely loved this performance, judges were absolutely shocked by how entertaining he was.
5. Ale Funky – Asia’s Got Talent
In 2019, Ale Funky took the stage of Asia’s Got Talent performing a guitar medley of rock songs. The audience and judges were clearly impressed by this performance.
6. Chapter 13
Child rock band Chapter 13 first took the Britain’s Got Talent stage in 2019, performing “Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours” and “Sir Duke” by Stevie Wonder. The group impressed so much that Amanda Holden hit her Golden Buzzer for them.
7. Obsequious
In 2025, dance group Obsequious performed a routine to “Sweet Child O’Mine” by Guns N’ Roses and “You Give Love a Bad Name” by Bon Jovi. The audience and judges were seen standing following this group’s impressive act.
8. Joseph Whelan
In 2012, Joseph Whelan took The X Factor UK stage singing “Whole Lotta Love” by Led Zeppelin. The 26 year old left the judges absolutely speechless following his incredible performance.
9. Taryn Charles
In 2024, Taryn Charles took the Britain’s got Talent stage singing “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” by Aretha Franklin. Her audition impressed the judges so much that Bruno Tonioli hit the Golden Buzzer for her.
10. Heavysaurus
This year, Heavysaurus took the Britain’s Got Talent stage performing “We Will Rock You” by Queen and “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. Both Holden and Tonioli were seen standing at the end of this act.
