The Internet Is Losing Their Minds Over Corey Feldman’s Shameful Guitar Solos

Corey Feldman, the former child star known for his roles in The Goonies and Stand By Me, has recently found himself at the center of a social media storm. The buzz began after videos of his electric guitar performance as the opening act for Limp Bizkit went viral, leading to a wave of online scrutiny regarding his guitar-playing abilities.

The clips quickly garnered attention, with many on social media questioning whether Feldman was genuinely playing the guitar. Some TikTok users accused him of “fake playing,” claiming that the notes heard during the performance did not match his finger movements. The allegations gained significant traction online, as YouTuber KDH pointed out in a video that highlighted the widespread belief in these accusations. “Hundreds of thousands of people have seen the accusations, with thousands of comments of people believing them,” KDH noted.

Despite the viral claims, it turns out the accusations are entirely unfounded. Feldman is indeed playing the guitar, although his technique has sparked debate. One commenter, with a sizable following, confidently declared, “Every single person who has ever picked up a guitar can tell that he’s not actually playing. Like, at all.” Such comments only fueled the controversy, reaching a large audience and further spreading the narrative that Feldman was faking his performance.

However, as KDH and others with guitar experience have pointed out, nothing in the videos actually suggests that Feldman is pretending to play. Instead, it appears that he’s simply engaging in some wild, unrefined shredding—a style that might be more about energy and showmanship than technical precision. KDH remarked, “As a guitar player, from looking at the videos of Feldman playing, I can say 100 percent he’s not faking. He’s playing pretty badly, but he is playing.” The video even demonstrated the technique Feldman used, proving that while his playing might be chaotic, it is genuine.

Feldman himself addressed the accusations on Instagram, stating, “I’m playing every single note,” and humorously added, “I’m laughing so hard, cuz that would imply some gr8 guitarist played it 4 me & I’m [the] air guitarist [sic]. The best part is I’m not even that good, hence the guitar hero faces.” Despite his response, some critics remained unconvinced, with one TikToker doubling down on the notion that Feldman was faking, even as evidence to the contrary continued to mount.

In the end, Feldman’s playing, though unconventional and rough around the edges, is authentic. As KDH pointed out, allegations of fake playing are becoming more common in the age of social media, with even seasoned musicians like Wolfgang Van Halen facing similar accusations. Feldman’s case serves as a reminder that not all performances need to be flawless to be real—sometimes, they’re just raw, unpolished, and full of heart.