Watch how this 10-year-old guitarist blew minds and won hearts when he took the stage with Rick Parfitt Jr.
Fans watching the RPJ Band, featuring Rick Parfitt Jr, at the Painshill Festival were treated to an unusual guest guitarist, when Rick spotted 10-year-old Jake Collisson holding a sign saying ‘Let me play guitar with you.’
Watch how Jake’s moment in the spotlight unfolded.
Jake, who also plays piano and drums, began learning during lockdown and surely has quite a music career at his fingertips, if that’s what he wants.
The clip showed up on Twitter/X, courtesy of @Lentejitas, but went wildly viral after it was posted by Guns ‘N’ Roses superfan @TheGNRGiirl.
Stop what you’re doing and watch this I’m serious.
Jake holds up a sign asking to play guitar with The RPJ Band. They bring him up and let him do it. His favorite band? Guns N’ Roses. The song they play? Sweet Child O’ Mine. It’s fucking phenomenal.pic.twitter.com/di7cX3RXkG
— J. ⚡️ (@TheGNRGiirl) June 26, 2024
Here are some favourite reactions.
1.
This is unreal ❤️ https://t.co/IxmmxhTcFj
— Toby Tarrant (@tobytarrant) June 28, 2024
2.
Ok, seriously, watch this
Possibly the most wholesome video you’ll see this year
Absolutely fucking brilliant https://t.co/3d2XomPFyu
— Andy Heaton (@Andrew_Heaton) June 27, 2024
3.
As a kid, I imagined myself on the stage playing the guitar as one of my heroes.
Now that I am old, I just want to be this kid. https://t.co/AUYOoM62Fi
— Jorge Galindo (@Jorge__Galindo) June 26, 2024
4.
I've seen some talented young guitarists in my time but this kid is quite something. https://t.co/bF5wQMiHoR
— Dave (@davestakes) June 28, 2024
5.
Take a few minutes today to watch and nourish your soul ❤️ https://t.co/speSZZvLGZ
— lan Byrne MP (@IanByrneMP) June 28, 2024
6.
Wee man absolutely tears it up. Living the dream https://t.co/M1SyGRKbIw
— John Hughes (@yogijunior3) June 28, 2024
7.
Look at this kid! https://t.co/IrTI6XffqR
— Big Uncle Knobhead (@willo_ian) June 27, 2024
8.
Amidst all the horrors of X, and the boredom of the general election, and the nastiness of online exchanges: this, this is a smile-creator. A genuine rose amongst thorns. https://t.co/75U6Yncbdy
— Roddy Dunlop KC (@RoddyQC) June 27, 2024
9.
Awesome. Credit to the lads in the band. No egos – just up for what happens next.
— Steve Street (@bereetwifolk) June 27, 2024
10.
This made me cry. Normal people doing normal, fun stuff. Kid playing guitar on stage and shredding it. Thanks for this.
— Evil Plant Lady (@EvilPlantLady) June 27, 2024
11.
Best thing ive seen all day!! WHAT A GUY! https://t.co/wRax6nSxEH
— Leanne (@leascully89) June 28, 2024
Nick Jones nailed it.
Don’t ever tell me that the arts aren’t important.❤️ https://t.co/p1hk9kAXO0
— Nick Jones (@resophonick) June 27, 2024
You can also follow Jake on Instagram, if you want to see what else he can do, and you can find the talented and obviously lovely Rick on Twitter/X.
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