Teen Suffers Head Concussion, Develops Extra-Ordinary Musical Talents

‘Music is the thing that gets me up in the morning’

Teen Credits Concussion with Giving Him His Musical Talents (CBS Denver)

DENVER (CBS4) – Several of the music ensembles at Kent Denver High School are impressive, but the story behind a young pianist in one them is truly amazing.

Lachlan Connors is a junior at the private high school and loves music more than anything.

“Music is the thing that gets me up in the morning,” the Englewood resident told CBS4.

When he was younger it was clear Connors didn’t have of a knack for music. At all.

“He really had no talent,” his mother Elsie Hamilton said. “I would say ‘Can’t you hear what’s next?’ with something like ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’ or ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’ and he’d say ‘No.’ “

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