Tommy "Legendary" Emmanuel

Was talking to a fellow night HMO last nite and watching some YouTube... Was shown this amazing clip of Tommy Emmanuel... I knew he was a good guitarist, but didnt realise just how good he was...




But did u know Tommy plays the drums also? Its TOTALLY amazing.... its so worth spending 5 min watching this amazing video....





So some facts about Tommy:

• Tommy also plays drums (on a drum kit AND on his guitar) and sings, too.
• ... appearance with his brother Phil at the Sydney 2000 Olympics Closing Ceremonies. 2.25 billion people around the world experienced the broadcast that evening.
• Began playing guitar at age 4, learning to play by ear without any formal instruction.
• By the age of six, Tommy was already working as a professional musician.
• Shortly after his father's death in 1966, the Emmanuel family was approached by Australian country music star Buddy Williams, who took the family on the road until they were forced by the Australian child welfare department to stop traveling.
• Emmanuel is a committed Christian since beating substance addiction two decades ago.
• He is engaged to fellow singer/songwriter Lizzie Watkins, with whom he tours