In a moment that echoed the fearless spirit of rock legends, 8-year-old Jesse from Atlanta took the America’s Got Talent Season 20 stage, his shy demeanor hiding a powerhouse talent. His electrifying drum cover of Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” unleashed a rockstar soul, earning a Golden Buzzer and leaving the audience in awe. 🥁✨
A Star Is Born
Jesse, gripping his drumsticks with trembling hands, faced the Pasadena Civic Auditorium crowd, his eyes wide with nerves. “I want to be like Lady Gaga and Ozzy Osbourne—bold and real,” he told host Terry Crews, dedicating his performance to his late grandfather, a Black Sabbath fan. As the pulsing beat of “Bad Romance” kicked in, Jesse’s shyness melted away. His drumming was a whirlwind of precision and passion, channeling Gaga’s theatrical energy with a nod to Osbourne’s raw intensity. The crowd roared, swept up in the young prodigy’s fearless rhythm.
Judges’ Reactions: A Golden Triumph
The judges—Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Sofía Vergara, and Heidi Klum—were stunned:
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Howie Mandel: “You’re a tiny rockstar! That’s a Golden Buzzer!”
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Sofía Vergara: “You brought the house down. What a performance!”
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Heidi Klum: “Your energy lit up this stage. Amazing!”
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Simon Cowell: “That was unexpected and brilliant. You’re a star.”
Howie’s Golden Buzzer showered Jesse in golden confetti, securing his spot in the live shows. Social media exploded with #JesseAGTRockstar, with fans comparing his bold energy to legends like Ozzy Osbourne.
A Tribute to Courage
Jesse’s performance was more than a cover—it was a tribute to the fearless artistry of icons like Gaga and Osbourne, whose recent passing at 76 left a void in music. A self-taught drummer practicing in his family’s garage, Jesse turned his nerves into a commanding presence, proving talent transcends age. His audition, viewed over a million times online, sparked praise for its heart and intensity.
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