Burns started guitar around the age of 9. Inspired by bands like Nazareth, Lynyrd Skynyrd, UFO, Rush, Thin Lizzy and Van Halen he soon was involved in various bands.
At the age of nine, Burns started strumming a guitar. Inspired by notable rock bands like Nazareth, Lynyrd Skynyrd, UFO, Rush, Thin Lizzy, and Van Halen, he soon found himself participating in multiple musical ensembles.