Shows like Britain’s Got Talent always seems to hold delightful surprises.
There’s Glittering Gonzo with his kitchen tongs and tambourine, Donchez from Wolverhampton got the judges and hosts dancing to his “Wiggle Wine”, and of course, Susan Boyle who went on to become a singing sensation.
There’s no stopping the amount of insanely talented people from joining the show. That guy delivering your food may be the next big thing!
What about a rocking retiree?
Jenny Darren was 68 when she auditioned to be on the show. She’s got the complete granny look too. Simon asks Jenny if she’s doing this because she thinks she can win the show. Jenny’s reply? “Absolutely.”
The cardigan, dress, and hair certainly don’t make it seem like she’s prepared for this. Or is she?
Jenny asks everyone to bear with her for awhile by which she proceeds to slowly undress, shocking all four judges and the audience.
The grandma look is gone giving way to a black top, leather skirt and boots. A familiar guitar riff echoes through the hall as AC DC’s “Highway to Hell” has Jenny pumping up the crowd.
Simon’s face is priceless!
Jenny’s lyrics are a little different but she stays true to the melody, letting her voice rip through the entire place. People are already clapping along and cheering the senior rocker and even Simon can’t help but smile.
Turns out she’s been quite the musician all along. She’s played in different bands in different places her entire life. Jenny is an adopted child who grew up in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. She has released four albums and has been singing since she was twelve.
And instead of living the retired life like most men and women her age do, Jenny chose to rock the stage with a little rock and roll!
The judges are blown away by this little old lady belting out one of the most beloved rock hits of all time. Even David Walliams stood up to enjoy the jam! Simon, Amanda Holden, and Alesha Dixon have their hands in the air, saluting the rock gods.
The part of the song that goes,
“Ain’t nothin’ that I’d rather do
Goin’ down
Party time
My friends are gonna be there too”
That’s exactly what’s happening right there!
No crutches, no wheelchairs, no retirement homes for Jenny. She’s got the rock and roll spirit and it’s going to power her on until her heart stops. And when it does, she’s either climbing that stairway to heaven or driving down the highway to hell.
Would you look at her boots!
She’s got that bluesy rock voice that is so refreshing to hear. And to think it’s coming from a 68 year old! After her performance, David said,
“We’ve heard of Jenny from the block, now we have Jenny who does rock!”
She’s paid her dues in a rocking band and now she’s on her way to the promised land.
Take a moment to enjoy this retired rocker steal the show below!
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