Armless Irish American teen guitarist performs with the Goo Goo Dolls—VIDEO

Youtube sensation takes to the stage, plays ‘Iris’ with his toes

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LAURA BRYN SISSON,

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Armless Guitarist George Dennehy Playing Live With the Goo Goo Dolls

Photo by George Dennehy Music

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Eighteen-year-old Irish American George Dennehy was born without arms, but he doesn’t let that stop him from exercising his amazing musical talents.

Dennehy became a Youtube sensation after uploading a video of himself winning this year’s ‘Richmond’s Got Talent’ in Virginia with his rendition of ‘Iris,’ which he plays on the guitar with his toes.

After 53,591 Youtube hits, Goo Goo Dolls drummer Mike Malinin saw the video and asked Dennehy to perform ‘Iris’ with the band at Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the Daily Mail reported.

Dennehy also opened for the Goo Goo Dolls, covering ‘Perfect’ by Pink.

As if the guitar weren’t enough, Dennehy can also play the cello, electric bass and the piano, all with his toes, according to the Daily Mail.

Watch Dennehy’s inspiring performance with the Goo Goo Dolls below:

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