At first look, 64-year-old Kenny Petrie appeared to be the quintessential quiet, modest Scotsman as he cautiously unveiled his guitar and entered the Britain’s Got Talent stage. However, the judges and audience were left in a state of shock by the rock-and-roll fireworks that ensued.
Kenny’s fiery rendition of “Walk This Way,” which began with a classic Aerosmith riff, swiftly escalated into an astounding demonstration of guitar prowess. Kenny demonstrated that he was no typical guitarist with his lightning-fast finger tapping and soaring fretboard runs, reminiscent of Eddie Van Halen. The audience cheered him on because of his infectious electric passion.
Even the notoriously difficult-to-impress Simon Cowell couldn’t contain his joy and broke into an uncommon ear-to-ear smile. Meanwhile, as the corporate director-turned-guitar hero tore through the hearts of everyone in the room, David Walliams proclaimed Kenny a true “rock god”. Kenny Petrie demonstrated that it’s never too late to embrace your inner rock star by not just playing the guitar but also controlling the stage.
