9-Year-Old Plays Banjo on David Letterman Show

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9 year old banjo boy Jonny Mizzone and his brothers Tommy 13 on guitar, and Robbie 12 on fiddle perform "Flint Hill Special" by Earl Scruggs on the Late Show with David Letterman.

[@Cor_Kalom]

Banjo Kid: Gets all the Attention. Violin & Guitar Kid: Hol' our Moonshine!

[@carlosjuarez1679]

LMAOOO

[@akrlglg]

Lmaoooooooooooooooooooooo I do not know what that means

[@JJPMaster]

but that’s illegal

[@SkylordHawk]

@Vortex x Same instrument :) Just different names depending on how they are played

[@johnhoskins6222]

Yes, in modern bluegrass everyone is impressed with the banjo for some reason. Meanwhile, fiddlers have the most difficult job.

[@vinniebarusa]

Banjo kid: Somebody hold my juice box while I beat a confession outta this banjo.

[@peterweber9012]

LMAO!

[@chudd6125]

Good one! 😆

[@sandyjuergens143]

FABULOUS COMMENT!😂

[@sarahmorris389]

His name is Jonny! They are such sweet people and an amazing family! Me and my family are friends with them and their dad! they played at my sweet 16 in 2016 you can look it up on their KZbin. I’ve been friends with em since 2015! :)

[@BunnyCurves]

Music to listen to while driving on a high speed chase from the cops after a bank robbery

[@erichoce8532]

both your's and the cop's cars break down, but it's next to a train track with hand cars on them

[@mypalreggie7583]

Or delivering a load of moonshine

[@ryanthepianoboy]

This made my day!

[@PRINCESS2527]

🤣🤣

[@andrewduzgaming6851]

Or on horses

[@themapleleafforever1526]

Me when I was 8: Eating fruit roll ups These kids:

[@Brownvillarats]

lol, hek yeah!

[@sandyjuergens143]

😁

[@jangofett913]

@Daniel Daly k

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@Daniel Daly k

[@sergejpalavestra]

all thats missing is one big bar fight

[@carlovar]

and a bass!

[@SuchaDoofus]

Cue Steven Seagall launching someone through a window....

[@SemperReformanda91]

Or a car chase on a dirt road

[@MrOramato]

Stereotypes from people who probably use phrases like “people of color,” “White Privilege,” etc, etc. And of course no one cares when an a show business elitist think exploiting children so the Walton family, and their puppets like Hillary and Bill Clinton and get themselves power and wealth by pretending they give a rats ass about working underdogs, is appropriate material for his monologue. People in “fly over country,” have watched since the 1960s while their communities have been destroyed by the money changers and their Congressional, Judicial, and Executive Branch Minions forced workers to train foreign workers to do their jobs, closed their plants, crated the equipment inside,and shipped anywhere they could to get beyond the reach of fair labor laws, safety rules and regulations, pollution controls, and pensions. Then they turned around and sold the often substandard merch (because uneducated barefoot 9 year olds who work 66 hours a week, week in and week out, they just don’t know how to produce the quality. So go ahead and mock fly over country, and Trump supporters who want manufacturing of America needs.*•

[@ganiozrk]

Lol you are god damn right

[@lukasmisanthrop8557]

i see three talented boys there not only one.

[@BobSmith-df4nk]

but one of them is 9 so they get all the attention

[@Vivungisport]

+Tale of.... p. Good to know pap,, now shut up gotta listen :D

[@thomashaley1036]

Bob Smith are u trying to say they aren't just as good or better than half the bluegrass players I've ever seen?

[@thomashaley1036]

Bob Smith I take back my original comment. They are better than 99% of bluegrass players I've seen.

[@jerryperdy4500]

Rickey Bullington

[@bunkerputt]

And me, at that age, so proud of myself for figuring out you could fix a Nintendo cartridge by blowing on it.

[@ephesians4329]

I didn't figure that out till 12

[@valium4016]

Ephesians4:32 sad momento

[@jamesdakis9691]

Me at that age, proud of my beginning piano lessons.

[@Z4J3B4NT]

You can't actually. Blowing on it is useless. It would work the same if you just took the cartridge out and then put it back in again. In fact blowing on it makes it worse because of the saliva, so it can degrade faster.

[@sandyjuergens143]

😂 I love the last comment actually correcting you. We're doomed. 🌎 🔥

[@Sunnysunflower333]

That's the purest grass around! Tender hearted young ones got that sacred rhythm!

[@jamesgray7064]

Is the banjo kid actually changing tuning *during* the song? That's damn cool

[@Ms.Fowlbwahhh]

It’s sort of a technique to create that sound. Lots of people do it.

[@jamesgray7064]

@@Ms.Fowlbwahhh TY for the info, as a novice guitar player I couldn't imagine doing that mid-song

[@banjotater]

These are d-tuners that have stops so they can tune down to a certain note and back up to the same note.

[@oldcremona]

The composer of the tune, Earl Scruggs, had what we call "cam-tuners" which were placed between the regular tuners and bent the strings behind the nut to provide the effect. The young man in the video is using a 1960's invention of banjoist Bill Keith which enables the banjoist to manipulate the tuners with stops at pre-selected intervals.

[@gutbucket260]

@@oldcremona I had a set on my banjo and it takes great timing to turn the tuner at the right moment or it could turn into a train wreck. This kid nailed it. Was definitly not his first rodeo.

[@ruispuuro]

The hardest part was to keep that banjo in tune and the kid nailed it. His ears must be pure gold !

[@lanoranunley4518]

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[@jakubbednarczyk2807]

+ruispuuro but does it djent ?

[@AbrahamJosSongwriter]

+ruispuuro And the precision with which he was doing it. Not a flaw!!!!

[@ruispuuro]

***** I wouldn't go as far as saying: "it requires no skill", clearly the kid has skills.

[@salahudinbinladen4513]

+Michael hater

[@BraindrainSTOP]

"i've got blisters on my fingers" - a quote that fits perfectly with what is happening

[@jomlr6493]

My wife and I love yall yall are the best yall ever need anything head on down to Texas fellas

[@guysmiley3084]

Applaud their parents. These boys were raised RIGHT!!!!

[@zachis_k7323]

+Sandeep Mahajan Seems about right

[@eduardocunhadecarvalho4778]

+Sandeep Mahajan Damn aint it right billy boy,

[@miguelbear2759]

Raised right. ...They were actually probably forced to practice these instruments day in and day out. If that's being "raised right," then yea. Sure.

[@eduardocunhadecarvalho4778]

+Miguel bear Why the fuck do you think that's the case?

[@Stefanie420]

Have you checked on their raising?

[@AndyGrahamProductions]

To the people who disliked this video: Remember when you were this age and kicking ass on Letterman? Didn't think so..

[@w5pda]

I almost painted my monitor with coffee just now...thanks for the laugh :-)

[@rickbethune]

How could you not like that? Those guys are incredible.

[@matttroutman4515]

Great comment Andy!

[@MistAtsiM]

Awsome bahahahahaha

[@Truthoscope91]

I agree and commend that comment!!! (the original one)

[@PRL2204]

No flashy lights, no dancing around, no autotune, just three mics unplugged with nowhere to hide and they did DAMN better than a lot of modern day superstars. This is REAL talent! Bravo kids!

[@CoreyChambersLA]

Talent, hard work and determination: They add up to great inspiration!!!

[@carriellbee]

THIS right here is what life is (or should be) ABOUT. Thank you.

[@keithketola]

I agree 100% !!! Great soul you must have :D

[@carriellbee]

Back at you!

[@msbolan]

'Scuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor....

[@AliciaDobronte]

+Troy Young This comment made me laugh out loud!

[@avox2612]

I'm still waiting to find mine

[@hamrunfc1]

+Avox Ask the presenter what fixative he uses for his dentures.

[@PianoDiva24]

They don’t even look nervous! I love how Jonny just ties the band together and is so supportive of his brothers’ solos!

[@omramchandrajieducational]

Im a classical violinist, and Im telling you, that kid with the violin's got skill!

[@esa6321]

Please make a video on you playing the violin!!

[@jay-day]

What's the difference between a violin and a fiddle? A violin has "strings" while a fiddle has _"strangs"!_ 😆😂🤣

[@markyounger1240]

Absolutely amazing. I was expecting kids. These are world class musicians

[@victoriaeve459]

Mark Younger your probably not a musician if you think that

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, HERE is Our True Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@esa6321]

@@victoriaeve459 How was it not amazing?

[@terrcurr]

If there was ever a family born to play strung instruments ..... Id say we just saw them

[@kenk7252]

terrcurr WOW !

[@henrygregor7336]

Check out the Kempter Family....impressive beyond expectations for any one family.

[@GrantFoxOfficial]

Jesus Christ their fingers loaded faster than my internet

[@dutchvanderlindeplan]

I can’t like because it’s 69 likes

[@felipedamm3172]

YEEEEEEEHHAAAAAAAAAAH

[@abbeyroadstudios4999]

ROFL, Very good, I like it

[@GoofBallDutchie]

This loaded faster than My csgo games

[@StreetSpeed10]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JewandGreek]

I play the banjo and I can tell you that a good banjo has a brass tone ring and is HEAVY! I'm amazed that a 9 year old kid and stand and play a quality banjo without getting back spasms or some other problem more than I am that he can play that well.

[@johnthiel2337]

I thought these boys were absolutely awesome! I would be so damn proud if those were my kids

[@TokyoChopSquad]

I went from watching little north Korean children playing guitars to this... I'm not disappointed in my KZbin choices today.

[@izzibrown1257]

+Nathan Hovey I literally just came from that video XD

[@kaoooo172]

Same lol

[@lucasmeade320]

OMG me too bro haha

[@Eemuumi]

+Lucas Meade HAHAH ME TOO :DD

[@lucasmeade320]

Eemuumi I like these kids though, raw talent at its finest.

[@andresteenkamp8079]

16 Million views.... i d say job done...not music we listen to down here in Cape Town....but wow !..,,think u lads must come and show us what we missing...good work !!

[@2HRTS1LOVE]

Check out some good bluegrass, it's awesome.

[@gogogranny59]

These boys are a credit to their parents, give a kid great purpose and it keeps them off the streets! Well done, hope you're all still playing with nimble fingers 🎻🪕🎸🎼🎵🎶

[@gameforlifestyle2021]

plus, if they do go on to live off the streets. they can earn money by playing music. just a back-up plan for them

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

@@gameforlifestyle2021 That wan't nice!

[@milododds1]

Who in their right mind would ever gives this video a thumbs down? These kids were and are amazing !! That was just awesome, I've never seen a banjo player tune it while playing like that. Guess you learn something new all the time.

[@williamkelley4728]

He wasn’t tuning, he was using his scrug tuners, he changed the note up or down a whole note. Earl Scruggs invented it.

[@gregorywhite9095]

There's a lock on the tuner that stops it at the right tuning. This is a classic banjo song. Beautiful!!

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, HERE is Our True Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Egyptian Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Egyptian Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@iancampbell3202]

There’s always an arsehole somewhere. I loved it

[@pete6099]

@@iancampbell3202 you loved the arsehole? erm, okay. Each to their own i guess. lol

[@EphixXion]

I think few people really acknowledge how hard it is to play this "hillibilly" music

[@joewilliams182]

that's extremely true. it ain't hard to find a track and sing behind it, but his you are playing stringed instruments, often implementing your own licks it the music repeating it over and over to build fluency. actually, the sleepy man banjo boys got me into wanting g to learn to play, however, after 2 years I didn't get far because couldn't find a good teacher for a good price.

[@-runswithbeer-8075]

Noel River this "hillbilly" music is also the foundation of what eventually became rock.

[@mikemower1939]

+Joe Williams Ive known many very good self taught musicians along the way. One friend i had went as far as to pick the needle up off his record player to backup and listen repeatedly. Last i heard he was playing guitar with the army over in Germany.

[@szekelymihai]

Nah, I think you have to be very ignorant to diss the effort those guys are doing.

[@Fa5Squad]

dont need a teacher its called practice

[@pezz_pezzer]

holy crap these kids are awesome!

[@pezz_pezzer]

I seriously pissed myself the first time I heard this...the speed, the SPEED...and I am from the FAR east of Tennessee so I have heard my fair share but these boys.wow.

[@ARain6500]

So beautifully Americana. I'm so glad a new generation is taking it to a whole new level

[@luizvieira668]

Tocam muito esses guris, parabéns ao trio!

[@354sd]

proper musicians

[@FSAUDIOGUY]

Holy crap! They sound like they have been playing for 30 damn years! Great job guys!

[@jamesmanx6075]

You guys are crazy good!! Congrats on an amazing performance!!

[@elainemadera6069]

Very talented boys! It was a great joyful experience to listen to them.

[@CircusSabre]

The 9 year old is 16 now the 12 year old is now 19 and the 13 year old is now 20

[@user-je8fl2cu5y]

Quick maffs

[@peterparker219]

.... and Letterman retired 😁😁😁

[@nickhill8612]

How did I just find this? It's great

[@nickhill8612]

@Tatopuaspeed Strings What??

[@tomgibbs4552]

at least they can drive now

[@cantalope67]

kinda restores my faith in our youth nice job boys

[@devic667]

I was like "AAAAHAAAAAHAAA" after every solo :D They're amazing. Don't have a clue why I didn't come across this act earlier. But I'm glad that I finally did.

[@yesiownfrodo]

All three of them are shockingly talented! My goodness!!

[@mashandflutter]

The 568 dislikes are from all the other boys in their school system who are going to lose their girlfriends this year.

[@Aaronivoify]

this coments me laugh... I know they're not serious but bring a smile to my face

[@Galaxyngc7331]

***** What does "this coments me laugh" mean? .........any way.....590 people listen to Creed and Nickleback

[@Aaronivoify]

I'm just saying random shit which is hard to understand so you can just see if you can understand it correctly.

[@Galaxyngc7331]

***** I Undurstiend nuw.... hummmmm hehehehe

[@Aaronivoify]

I don't think you do understand. I'm just explicitly not saying that it wouldn’t be wise not to agree about whether somebody did or did not do what they said they didn’t do. Can we just start over?

[@BrianBell4073]

I've been playing banjo for nearly 30 years and fiddle for nearly 40 . Those kids are better than me. Mad amount of talent.

[@lEGOBOT2565]

That tuning was both quick and entertaining, impressive

[@kathrynwhitbeck9798]

Eric Williamson he wasn’t tuning

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

These kids are amazing! I especially love the Fiddle!

[@RLN0011]

Love how he tunes the banjo up and down throughout the performance. It really gives it a unique sound.

[@karlhungus5554]

That little fella on the banjo looked so at ease while his fingers were flying. He looked like it required no effort. Of course, all three boys did a great job.

[@brendaklein7308]

Absolutely amazing, my fingers couldn’t move that fast. Wow love this.

[@lynmason2471]

These boys are fantastic musicians. WOW!

[@tinaschmidtsart]

I absolutely love these guys! Following them for a while and they are awesome!

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

They are so awesome!

[@williamkanak4321]

Rhonda Boncutter is your

[@peterbrewsper5965]

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[@deborahlauterbach6156]

Amazing kids. Blessed with talent like no other. Please keep playing. Unbelievably great. Thx.

[@caiawashere]

Everyone’s gushing about the banjo kid, but that violinist…😱 they’re all GREAT

[@patriciaegan8149]

Perfectly done trio! I loved the touch of tuning the banjo throughout the performance and then making it part of the last part of their awesome performance! All smiles to you!

[@Sadduur]

A talented trio!!

[@orlovdage]

ииес

[@brandi5803]

All three of these young men were outstanding.

[@billbannister9411]

Boy these kids are awesome thanks for posting

[@MolsonPeanut]

that little kids first girlfriend will never be the same...

[@furfur13]

HAHAHAHA

[@jody024]

true.....

[@tonyevans784]

Good

[@notafraid06]

Lol

[@tamaravillegas69]

hilarious hahaha

[@boydbailey01]

grew up in the banjo and fiddle needless to say the guitar to. them boys got talent out of this world

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Always, Amazing!

[@flipflopmomma6765]

You guys are AWESOME!!! Great God given talent!!!

[@Marva2552]

THIS right here is the most WOW video Ive ever seen in my whole existence!!

[@kyleefird8396]

Roberto Rico hahahahaha. poor guy. no game whatsoever.

[@Marva2552]

Roberto Rico hahaha she is Natalie Imbruglia

[@joshfu84]

Might need to get out more then..... If this is the most WOW video you have seen....

[@Lady_Miko345]

Im from North Carolina and this wow my dads band can play this unlike me I suck at playing instruments 🎻 🪕

[@justanotherbronco4750]

that banjo player has got mad skills

[@conormcdonald881]

I

[@blahblahooooooooblah]

L for handing out unnecessary Ls.

[@coolporro69]

De lo mejor que había escuchado!! los felicito

[@happymv5350]

Holy cow - pure talent. This vid is over 8 years old.....I can only imagine the hot sauce they're making' now. Wonderful performance - brilliant. Bravo.

[@timvanvoorhis5732]

Was so glad to show my old man thos before he passed . he always love that earl tune tune

[@BunnyCurves]

What a good man.

[@rickonunes845]

Que demais. Parabéns!!!! (Brazil)

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I LOVE these kids~ Amazing!

[@davidsplaceroadto3k690]

That boy is super talented for his age. Great job!! Keep it up🤗

[@thiskiwigal]

Chicks dig the banjo but they also dig the guitar and the fiddle - the boys are ALL incredible musicians.

[@rangerfox532]

*money

[@UFO12able]

well thank you ;)

[@stigtuneback1966]

they play real good for being that young age real good i must say . hope it goes well forem in the future.

[@GAWmisfit]

Awesome!! These kids are unbelievable!! And a pretty cool response Rosalie!!!!

[@thiskiwigal]

Thanks. I think all instruments are cool if played well.

[@buzzinboi3770]

Wow they all have amazing talent and it's not just the one that's shining all of them are amazing

[@bavlen]

Really good stuff guys. Composure and skill were spot on under the bright lights.

[@josekalilsalles4706]

They're spectacular and wonderful. Applauses from Brasil.

[@robinrosenthal3011]

I get so emotional hearing this music. Getake me in tears it's so beautiful.

[@sawderf741]

I liked how they were all able to showcase each of there talents.

[@MrStevo626]

Hope these ups have the best of futures, so talented!

[@Lo-and-Jaq]

I swear every time I hear that part in foggy mountain breakdown where they change the tuning on the banjo I get chills. I would like to be able to do that one day.

[@cobrakan100]

Três virtuosos , excelente!!!!! Tocam muito bem, sensacional. !!!!!

[@Winnie122459]

They are GREAT!

[@Whiplash1937]

God given talent,keep it up guys,love y’all.heck yea!!!!!

[@ticklemejoviemom]

Oh my Lord this is Heaven on earth what a great joy you are, love, love, love!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing. Best wishes for continued success.

[@lorimc62lm]

All I can say is WOW!!! I'm amazed at these three extremely talented young men! I'm going to watch it again! Like, right now...

[@lucilleguerrini-burks2290]

These youngsters are awesome. Would love to see them as they grow older...this is 2019.

[@kevinbennett7615]

Goose bumps at the start. Every time!!!!!!!!!!

[@Deej496]

Amazing talent, great vibes, just plain ol" foot tappin, head bobbin fun!

[@paulwickey1688]

Gotta love the banjo!!

[@frankrock3965]

Amazing Amazing Amazing.....Wow !!

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

"If you're gonna play mountain music, you'd better have a fiddle in the band". These kids are better than a lot of adults I've listened to. :D

[@KuzenkovdRu]

Трио Молодцов!..🎸💖👋

[@alejohellwrath]

So awesome, great skills, AWESOME!!!

[@Jda9905]

Nothin like the Jonas brothers, these kids actually have talent

[@Y.O.U.C.A.N]

So glad i saved this video..... 2019 🔥🔥🔥

[@JenF-dh3cx]

Wow! They are fantastic!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Remu-]

How the hell does he pull off that tuner trick and still stay in tune O_O Incredible.

[@nilsou01]

+Pawz iS There are specials tuning pegs that you can lock so it only goes down and up 1/2 a tone, or 1 tone, nothing skilled in that. But juste "in that" !

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Love these guys!

[@nathonhamilton4524]

WELL done boys ,you are great.....this is my kind of music......all the best from England uk.

[@PumpiPie]

Have watched this so many times over the years.. It is so good xD

[@PumpiPie]

:)

[@derekhallows9479]

Wonderful

[@bellaaustralia7815]

Fantastic talent.

[@MommyLuz50]

Beautiful ! 😁 I love them with their cowboy music. I like country type ❤️

[@stuartmumford8963]

My God these children are so fun aminul God bless each and every one of them