HE'S only 11 years old but pint-sized rocker Joe Grimshaw is already on the stairway to success.

Armed with an electric guitar and a collection of songs from rock legends such as Thin Lizzy and Led Zeppelin, this self-taught youngster is the latest to join the Daily Echo's Hampshire Top Talent search.

Joe, pictured, started playing at the age of eight after teaching himself basic chords on his neighbour's acoustic guitar.

Now the Gregg School pupil is in the process of forming a rock band with school chums and plans to become a rock star when he's older.

Joe, of Mortimer's Lane, Fair Oak, said: "I really want to be a guitarist when I'm older.

I play rock music, a lot of old rock and a bit of new rock like White Stripes and Queens of the Stone Age.

" Joe did it - so why don't you enter our talent search? We are asking you to send us your videos showcasing what you have that sets you apart from the crowd.

It could be a rendition of your favourite song, or a poem you have written.

How about a dance routine, or a stand-up comedy act? Juggling, fire-eating, or even serving cocktails - whatever your speciality, this could be your chance to shine.

If you do not have a camera, contact us and we will film your performance for you.

Send your videos to Hampshire's Top Talent Southern Daily Echo, Newspaper House, Test Lane, Redbridge, Southampton, SO16 9JX.

For more details call Ash Bolton on 023 8042 4496 or e-mail ash.bolton@dailyecho. co.uk.

8:15am Monday 23rd July 2007

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