'My muscular dystrophy didn't stop me being part of the youngest band to ever play Glastonbury'
A sixteen-year-old boy with muscular dystrophy is one a member of the youngest band to ever perform at Glastonbury. The group of lads, who only finished their GCSEs last week, were spotted by a record label boss after they performed at their school talent show.
"It's a crazy experience. We were very nervous with the excitement of playing on a Glastonbury stage when we haven't really done a proper gig before. The band formed six years ago in Chiswick, London and includes four other members - Alfie Lewis, 15, Freddie Wormleighton, 16, Jay Guru-Murthy, 16 and Will Ponds, 16. The boys got their spot on the Rabbit Hole stage after an Island Records boss saw them play at their school talent show, and got in touch with someone who knew Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis.
Eli said: "I said out of the blue that my dream was to play Glastonbury. Lots of people saw it and tagged Emily Eavis. It was a very nice gesture and I really appreciate everyone who helped. "Last year I became a permanent wheelchair user. It's tough and a challenge but music is one of those things that doesn't affect me at all.
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