It’s no secret that musicians are a fan favorite on Got Talent shows. Whether you’re a fan of rock music, or just love musicians, you’ll be OBSESSED with these insanely talented guitarists on Got Talent.
UNREAL Guitar Skills Are in Their DNA… These Contestants Were BORN TO SHRED! ⚡🎸
UNREAL Guitar Skills Are in Their DNA… These Contestants Were BORN TO SHRED! ⚡🎸
1. Bay M. Vergolino
The first guitar player of the list, Bay Melnick Vergolino, is from the current season of America’s Got Talent. At only 10 years old, Bay took the stage and shredded the guitar while singing Lenny Kravitz’s “Are You Gonna Go My Way.”
2. Marcin Patrzalek
In 2018, 18 year old Marcin Patrzalek took the AGT stage playing a medley of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and System of a Down’s “Toxicity.” Judge Simon Cowell said the performance was “amazing” stating that he tried to learn guitar, so he knew how difficult it is.
3. Nini
In 2024, Nini took the AGT stage to perform an original song, “Homeland” on traditional chinese instruments. Nini went on to surprise the audience after, playing “Flight of the Bumble Bee” on Daoyu. Judge Howie Mandel called the performance a “Nini Van Halen concert,” stating that she brought something he had never seen or heard before.
4. Kenny Petrie
In 2022, 64 year old Kenny Petrie took the Britain’s Got Talent stage playing “Walk This Way” by Run DMC featuring Aerosmith. After the song concluded, he performed a guitar solo. Judge David Walliams admitted the performance was so shocking “because you seem such a mild mannered guy.”
5. Olly Pearson – BGT 2025 S18
Earlier this year, 11 year old Olly Pearson took the BGT stage to perform “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC, “Jump” by Van Halen & “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. His performance was so impressive that judge Amanda Holden hit her Golden Buzzer. She admitted “a star is born, I have never ever seen anything like that in my life.” Olly earned a second Golden Buzzer from Cowell in semi finals.
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