Published 15:56 IST, January 27th 2020

Slipknot invites 5-year-old drummer to live gig after he becomes internet sensation

A 5-year-old enthusiastic drummer lived his dream when he was invited by one of his favourite bands, 'Slipknot' on stage after he becomes an internet sensation.

Reported by: Aanchal Nigam
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A 5-year-old enthusiastic drummer lived his dream when he was invited by one of his favourite bands, 'Slipkt' on st on January 25. Caleb Hayes, who has been drumming since he was a two-year-old became an internet sensation when his video of air-drumming at same band's gig in Newcastle went viral. band members who were impressed by young boy's skills extended ir invite for Caleb in Birmingham gig. Slipkt t only gave VIP tickets to 5-year-old but greeted his entire family. band's drummer, Jay Weinberg also posted pictures with kid on Twitter. 

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Following gig, boy's mor, Kim Hayes also thanked band for 'inspiring' her son and proving an 'unforgettable experience'. While talking to an international media outlet, Kim mitted that it was an incredible night for Caleb. 5-year-old also met band members backst and Kim also applauded Slipkt's drummer for allowing Caleb to play his SJC drum kit and for showing around st. Kim also reportedly elaborated how music is Caleb's passion and also has a set up of drums so that he can play whenever he wants. 

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kid's viral video

video was posted by a Twitter user on January 18 which showed Caleb pretending to play drums at a Slipkt gig and 'did t miss a beat'. short clip bagged nearly four lakh likes and more than 76 thousand retweets with people all around world applauding boy's talent along with Jay Weinberg who called five-year-old as 'my man'. 

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15:56 IST, January 27th 2020