Bay Melnick Virgolino would possibly solely be 10 years previous, however he already has the stage presence of a veteran rock celebrity, as she confirmed on Tuesday’s (August 26) stay episode of America’s Received Expertise.
The singer and guitarist from New York Metropolis took to the stage for his quarterfinals efficiency, wowing the judges together with his rendition of the Joan Jett & the Blackhearts traditional “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Donned in a black leather-based jacket and leather-based pants, Virgolino rocked out, strutting up and down the stage, shredding his guitar and amping up the group.
“Wow, wow, wow!” Sofia Vergara stated. “What a solution to shut the present. You’re like a mini rock star! I like it.”
Simon Cowell was additionally stuffed with reward, pointing to the viewers’s wild response as proof that Virgolino has one thing particular. “Truthfully, you’re so younger, however you got here out right here with this actual perspective, confidence, stage presence, the best music, I imply, you completely nailed that,” he acknowledged.
“Properly, for a begin, you’re solely 10 years previous, and also you’re doing this already?” added Mel B, although she did notice that his vocals “weren’t good.” This remark acquired an “Oh, come on!” from Cowell. Nonetheless, Mel B instructed the younger performer that his guitar enjoying was “on level.”
Howie Mandel heaped reward on Virgolino, saying, “This child is superb. You’re a star, you’re a rock star. America, vote!”
Earlier than he took to the stage, the present aired a video package deal through which Virgolino’s mother revealed that her son had began studying to play the guitar on the age of three, after he stored begging for classes.
Virgolino additionally opened up about what had occurred since impressing the judges together with his audition, the place he carried out Lenny Kravitz’s “Are You Gonna Go My Manner.” The younger star stated Kravitz had responded to him on social media, telling him he’s “actually gifted” and looking out ahead to enjoying with him in the future. He additionally stated folks on the street have began stopping him to take images.
Followers should tune in to tonight’s episode (Wednesday, August 27) to search out out if Virgolino acquired sufficient votes to advance. Of the 11 acts that carried out, solely three will transfer on, along with Mel B’s Golden Buzzer selection, rapper Mama Duke.
America’s Received Expertise, Season 20, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8/7c, NBC