In a surprising twist, the Air Guitar National Championships is a real event—and guess who the reigning champion is? It’s a mom known as “Rockin’ Rita.” Her actual name is Linda Thompson, and she recently snagged the title of U.S. National Air Guitar Champion, which led her to Finland for the Air Guitar World Championships. While she didn’t clinch the top spot at the 22nd annual global event (she finished in sixth place), her lively persona as Rockin’ Rita certainly captured our hearts.
In a chat with TRT World, Linda shared insights about her performances, which she says are fueled by the essence of “airness,” a feeling that comes naturally when she steps onto the stage. Her stage name’s full version is reportedly Rita Van Jammin, and she takes the “Jammin” part to heart, as evidenced by her colorful and extravagant costumes.
I have a friend from college who also competes in air guitar events, and both his and Rockin’ Rita’s acts reveal that there’s much more to air guitar than merely pretending to strum an instrument. The performances often include elaborate costumes and fully choreographed routines, making the whole experience a thrilling spectacle. It’s refreshing to see a mom take center stage, as mothers are often the ultimate creative forces in finding ways to entertain their kids.
Linda described her performance at the world championships as “a sweet little tune that will put [kids’ faces] to rest.” Honestly, I didn’t know much about air guitar competitions before this, but if it can help my kids drift off to sleep, I’m all in. My partner better start practicing!
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In summary, Linda “Rockin’ Rita” Thompson is not just a champion at air guitar but also an inspiring mom who shows that creativity and fun can thrive in every aspect of life.