Back in 2011, five Florida teens in kilts took their high school talent show by storm, delivering a jaw-dropping drum performance that quickly turned them into viral sensations—racking up an impressive 29 million views and counting!
The Birth of a Viral Legend
Dylan Charles, a student at Lake Howell High School, had an ambitious idea: to bring back the “Hot Scots,” a short-lived but iconic drumline from the ‘90s. Along with his talented friends—Nigel Fernandez, Matt, Elias, and Jordan—Dylan transformed that idea into a thrilling, high-energy performance full of stick flips, powerful beats, and dynamic showmanship that would cement their place in internet history. “We just played some of our favorite drum corps excerpts and filled in the rest,” Dylan humbly explained to Drumlines of America (DOA).
In 2011, these five drummers—Nigel Fernandez, Dylan Charles, Matt, Elias, and Jordan—revived the Hot Scots drumline, originally formed in the 1990s, for their high school’s talent show. The result? A viral sensation, with their performance on YouTube amassing over 29 million views.
Clad in kilts, the group performed an exciting and entertaining routine, featuring precise drumming sequences, impressive stick flips, and playful skits. One memorable moment included a spontaneous rendition of Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” humorously ‘Rick Rolling’ the audience.
The performance ended with a comedic twist, as the drummers turned around and lifted their kilts to reveal shorts underneath, drawing cheers and laughter from the audience. Their mix of musical talent and theatrical flair not only earned them first place in the talent show but also made a lasting impact online.
For anyone interested in reliving the magic, the original video of this unforgettable performance is available on YouTube:
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