Dudley rock 'n' dhol duo launch NHS fundraiser

Ravi Bakshi and Rob Harris have been entertaining residents of Snowshill Gardens, Dudley, during the weekly Clap for Carers event

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Two talented neighbours are using rock 'n' dhol to raise funds for the NHS.

Dhol drummer Ravi Bakshi had been entertaining residents of Snowshill Gardens, Dudley, during the weekly Clap for Carers event.

But when he spotted Rob Harris playing his electric guitar on the doorstep, they decided to join forces.

Their first collaboration resulted in an incredible performance of Queen's We Will Rock You, which was viewed thousands of times on social media.

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Rob Harris and Ravi Bakshi perform in Snowshill Gardens, Dudley (Image: Ravi Bakshi)

They went on to put their own twist on Michael Jackson's Beat It for their latest effort - you can watch the video above.

The pair were keen to put their new-found social media fame to good use so have launched a 'rock and dhol or the NHS' fundriaser.

Funds will go to NHS Charities Together, which supports staff and volunteers who are looking after those affected by coronavirus.

More than £200 of the £1,000 target has already been raised and people can donate by clicking here.

Ravi told Black Country Live : "I am a medical student and Rob is a delivery driver for the NHS, therefore we are both aware of the fantastic work that the NHS workers have been carrying out during such a difficult and dangerous time.

"We hope that NHS workers will see this as a tribute to them and provide them with motivation to keep saving lives."