Artist Biography
At just 12 years old, Olly Pearson is already making waves in the UK guitar scene. Inspired during lockdown by a neighbor’s driveway performances, Olly began learning guitar with help from his grandad over Zoom. His passion quickly evolved into public performances, starting in Chester in 2022, where his rendition of “Apache” gained over 15 million views on YouTube.
Since then, Olly has performed solo at guitar shows across the UK and earned multiple endorsements, including Fairclough Guitars, Scan Pro Audio, Patrick Eggle Handmade UK Guitars, and Scott Dixon Guitar Flight Cases. He regularly demonstrates gear live at events and has shared the stage with local rock band The Swillers, highlighting his versatility and stage presence.
In 2024, Olly was selected as an understudy for an EDF Energy commercial and performed solo at Deva Fest, further solidifying his reputation as a rising star. Now, as a member of the Gibson Generation Group Class of 2027, Olly continues to grow as a performer, creator, and future leader in music.
