The 12-year-old musician from Wrexham, already a fan favorite after his run on Britain’s Got Talent, recently turned heads with his blistering cover of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.” The performance showcased a style so natural and electrifying that fans have been clamoring for a future onstage collaboration with Queen’s own Brian May.
Long before his viral flashmob performance in Paris, where he shredded Brian May’s iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody” solo to a stunned crowd of thousands, Pearson had already captured global attention with his homegrown cover of “Don’t Stop Me Now.”
Playing his Patrick Eggle Berlin Pro — the same model May himself once favored — Olly brought both swagger and soul to the legendary anthem. It wasn’t just a tribute; it was a statement. His tone, phrasing, and stage presence had commenters calling him “a genius” and “a rock star in the making.”
From France to Indonesia, fans flooded his channel with admiration. “Seriously Olly, you’re going to be one of the greatest guitar players ever,” one supporter wrote, while another added: “Brian May would have a blast hearing this.”
Across languages and continents, the consensus was the same — Olly isn’t just copying his heroes, he’s carving his own sound, something many guitarists don’t find until decades later.
That individuality came into even sharper focus during September’s now-viral flashmob in Paris, led by pianist Julien Cohen. As thirty musicians and singers filled the streets with Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” it was Pearson who stole the show.
Positioned at the center of the action, the young guitarist ripped through May’s flourishes with ease, his solo drawing gasps and applause from the packed crowd. The video has since surged to nearly a million likes on Instagram, confirming his place as one of the most exciting young talents on the circuit.
For those who have followed Pearson since his Britain’s Got Talent debut — where he earned Golden Buzzers in both his audition and semi-final before placing fourth overall — the Paris flashmob was less a surprise than a confirmation. He has been consistent in both vision and execution, moving seamlessly from TV stages to online covers to spontaneous street spectacles.
Whether tearing through “Live and Let Die,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” or his infectious take on “Don’t Stop Me Now,” Pearson channels a mix of passion and precision that recalls the greats while pushing his own artistry forward.
Fans continue to rally online, begging to see the day when Brian May and Olly Pearson share the same stage. If his trajectory so far is any indication, that dream collaboration may not be too far off.
