An Interview with John Wines, the Electrician Who Made America’s Got Talent Shine
John Wines, a 59-year-old music instructor and ex-electrician from the UK’s south coast, made the bold decision to go onto America’s Got Talent stage, captivating both the audience and the judges.
For years, John had told his students to be brave and not be afraid of public performances. Now, he was walking in their footsteps. Stepping onto one of the world’s most prestigious stages, he was filled with a mixture of amazement and resolve to put into action the principles he had preached.
At the outset, his audition was unsteady. The judges appeared visibly tense, and the audience mumbled in frustration as he strung the initial chords of a riff, which sounded off-key and unnatural. What was to follow, though, was far more substantial.
After calming down, John began playing a cover of “We Will Rock You” by Queen. The crowd was captivated by the familiar beat, played with precision and energy. As the energy in John’s performance increased, they forgot their prior annoyance and clapped along.
However, the biggest shock was still ahead. John shocked everyone with an electric guitar solo as the final Queen echoes dissipated. His fingers caressed the fretboard with the vigor and accuracy of a guy half his age, and his expression lit up with the sheer delight of playing. The first disapproval turned into wonder and respect, and the audience went wild with cheers.
The man known for his critical and sometimes scathing assessments, Simon Cowell, looked on in shock. Even the infamously difficult Simon got up and danced as John’s performance reached its peak. The subsequent standing ovation was a clear indication of how moved and accomplished John was.
As John got the judges’ unequivocal yeses, tears began to flow down his cheeks. Impressive musical talent aside, the audition served as a moving reminder that people of all ages may benefit from pursuing their hobbies and challenging themselves.