The video of 11-year-old Cole Parsons playing the guitar in front of his classmates, shared by his mother, has become a viral sensation. This original composition of his brought attention to other videos where he plays songs from bands like Van Halen, System of a Down, and Mötley Crüe.
He has also appeared on television. Members of bands like Mötley Crüe and 3 Doors Down have praised the young guitarist.