Sometimes, people fall on hard times. We may never know a stranger’s story, but showing them kindness, respect, and love is always important. Stephen Flynn was driving near a McDonald’s in England and saw John Metcalfe playing the guitar. John was living in a car with his girlfriend, but at the time, Stephen didn’t know that. He posted a video of John playing Sultans of Swing on TikTok, and it changed the trajectory of his life.
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The Video Went Viral
John is an incredible guitar player, and people love his music. The original video has 11.6 million views and TikTokers remarked on how incredible “Guitar John” played.
Someone commented, “Let’s get him famous.”
“Man is on hard times, hopefully the right people see this,” another person suggested.
Stephen took their advice and launched a GoFundMe for his new friend.
“I’ve set up to show this man some love and get him the help he needs to get him off the streets, he is talented and an amazing person who just needs a little helping hand.. let’s get Guitar John off the streets .. let make him see how amazing he is an how talented he is .. he deserves to get recognized with a voice and talent like that..,” he wrote.
Donations came in fast and they have already raised about $9,000.
John told People he was overwhelmed by the support.
“It’s totally restored my faith in human nature,” he said. “Even after all that’s happened to me — having my life stolen from me — it’s just restored my faith.”
According to the GoFundMe, John has plans, “we’ve spoken about what he would like to do with the GoFundMe money… John’s Dream is to buy a Camper van so he can travel around the UK singing his songs to all of you for the next 4 years until his ban is up and he can go back home to his family, so let’s keep it going everyone, let’s get John his Camper and make his dream come true.. he said he can’t thank everyone enough for all we are doing.”
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