If you think all gentlemen in their eighties prefer classical music to nu-metal you’d be sorely mistaken.
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On Tuesday’s episode of “America’s Got Talent”, 82-year-old Navy pilot and aerospace engineer John Hetlinger gave fans a performance to remember. After describing his work on the Hubble telescope, the elderly man tore the house down singing Drowning Pool’s “Bodies”.
Fans and judges alike watched wide-eyed as Hetlinger began to chant: “Let the bodies hit the floor… let the bodies hit the floor,” but it was his first big note that forced the audience to jump to their feet. The rowdy crowd roared in approval and Howie Mandel gave the singer a standing ovation.
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Following the jaw-dropping performance, Hetlinger received more than just a standing O — he also received an invitation from Drowning Pool to join them onstage, and he’ll be performing with the band on Friday, July 15 during their set at the Chicago Open Air music festival.
Until then, relive the bizarre and thrilling performance below:
