The Journey Of 10-Year-Old Bay Melnick Virgolino In Rock Music

Watch as rock and blues guitarist Bay Melnick Virgolino performs Star Spangled Banner in Saratoga.

Bay Melnick Virgolino is a 10 year old rock and blues guitarist from New York City who gained viral internet fame and is currently a semifinalist on Season 20 of America's Got Talent (AGT). Inspired by Slash of Guns N' Roses, he started playing guitar at age 5, has performed internationally, and is the youngest PRS Guitars Pulse Artist.

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Key Facts

Age: 10 years old
Talent: Rock and blues guitarist and vocalist
Inspiration: Slash from Guns N' Roses

Origin: New York City

Notable Achievements:
Viral internet sensation
Youngest PRS Guitars Pulse Artist
Performed with legendary guitarist Buddy Guy
Featured on national news outlets including ABC News Live
Currently appearing on and advancing to the semifinals of America's Got Talent Season 20

Early Career

Bay became fascinated with rock and blues at age 2 and picked up his first guitar at age 4.

He played his first live concert at age 7 and headlined at the famous Bitter End club at 8.

At age 9, he performed internationally and on stage with the legendary Buddy Guy.

America's Got Talent (AGT)

Bay's audition for AGT, where he performed Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n' Roll," was a major success.

He received all four "yes" votes from the judges and won the public's vote to advance to the AGT semifinals.

During the quarterfinals, he was shown on FOX Saratoga performing the national anthem, according to YouTube.

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NYRA (New York Racing Association) took to social media posting on their official Facebook page video from this past Labor Day weekend of Bay Melnick Virgolino rockin' the Star Spangled Banner at Saratoga Raceway. See video of a performance that would make Jimi Hendrix proud below.

@AGT semifinalist Bay Melnick Virgolino @the_only_bay, a 10-year-old rock & blues guitarist from NYC, rocked the national anthem on @foxtv Saratoga Sunday!