Amazingly Talented Eight Year Old Busker, Olly, Wows Chester
Busking talents are blooming younger than ever, and one remarkable young musician named Olly might just be the UK’s youngest street performer. Known online as Guitar Olly, he can be seen playing his guitar on the bustling streets of Chester, England, captivating audiences at only eight years old.
Olly’s musical journey began at six, under the guidance of his grandfather. During the lockdown, he started playing for his neighbors, lifting their spirits with his budding guitar skills. These small performances fueled his passion and ambition to become a professional guitarist.
On his YouTube channel “Guitar Olly,” which his parents helped him set up, he shares his progress and passion for the guitar. Olly dreams of mastering the guitar, and his busking adventures are part of his journey to gaining confidence and familiarity with performing live.
At such a young age, Olly has amassed a guitar collection that would make many seasoned guitarists envious. His impressive array includes a Gio Ibanez black electric superstrat, a Vintage Les Paul Sunburst, a Jose Ferrer acoustic, among others, and even a ukulele and a Stagg drum kit.
In one of his videos, Olly performs “Apache” with endearing charm. Dressed in a simple white t-shirt and black baseball cap, he stands beside a sign that introduces him to passersby. Despite the large size of his electric guitar, Olly plays with remarkable skill and appears completely at ease amid the hustle and bustle of Chester’s streets.
Olly has quickly become a local sensation. A Chester resident commented on his YouTube video, saying, “I live in Chester and walk through town every day. We are treated to the efforts of many street ‘musicians.’ None I have ever heard have been as good as this little lad. I couldn’t get my hand in my pocket fast enough.”
Olly’s talent and dedication suggest a bright future lies ahead. To follow his musical journey and see more of his performances, viewers are encouraged to subscribe to his YouTube channel, Guitar Olly.