Maness, who is now 6, was featured in a special story for the CBS News online feature The Uplift earlier this week.
Maness’ cover of “Bohemiam Rhapsody” is the latest video to catch the eyes of online viewers.
INITIAL REPORT (Feb. 24, 2017):
A Centerville boy with visual impairments is getting national attention after his mother shared a video of him playing Adele songs and pleading to meet the Grammy-award winning musician.
Avett Maness, 4, was born with underdeveloped optic nerves, which means he relies entirely upon hearing and touch when he plays music, according to his mother Sara Moore.
In addition to his musical talents, Maness uses a Braille typewriter and sometimes uses a cane to walk.
However, when he gets behind a piano, or holds a child-size guitar in his arms, there’s nothing holding him back.
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