Yuto Miyazawa, a nine-year-old boy from Japan has demonstrated remarkable prowess at playing the guitar. A video of Miyazawa promoted by Relix magazine shows him playing Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" and Eric Clapton's "Crossroads."YouTube Video: Yuto Miyazawa - 8-Year Old Japanese Guitar Phenom! (Time: 3:52)
Miyazawa appeared on the May 11, 2009, episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, performing Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train." After the performance, Osbourne surprised the boy on stage, shaking hands and giving the boy a photo of the two together.YouTube Video: Nine-year-old Guitar Player "Yuto Miyazawa" on Ellen
Meeting Ozzy
Miyazawa met one of his idols, Ozzy Osbourne, on a May 11, 2009, episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Osbourne described Miyazawa as "brilliant" and stated that he was "the best thing I've seen in my life." He went on to say that Miyazawa was "unbelievable" and urged him to practice more, that he may add Miyazawa to his band someday.YouTube Video: Nine-year-old Guitar Player "Yuto Miyazawa" on Ellen
U.S. Tour
In May of 2008, Miyazawa visited the United States and played several shows in New York. He joined Les Paul, Moonalice and Galactic on stage during their performances.MySpace Music: Yuto
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Original video has received over 1.5 million views
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Began playing guitar at age three
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Lists influences as KISS, Randy Rhodes, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica and Eric ClaptonMySpace Music: Yuto
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Named "The Youngest Professional Guitarist" by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2008
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Steve Bernstein
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