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I quit the guitar at27. Then got back into it at 32. Made an album at 35. I still love playing. But I just think the UK is such a hostile place for original musicians over 25. An American friends ex boyfriend is in his mid 40's and gigging still. I just think the whole setup in the UK is in favour of DJ's and acoustic music. Most original band nights have 4-5 acts a night. It used to be 3 max when I was younger. So sound check times are cut and quality drops. I think that puts people off live music tbh.
I'm thankful that I make a living from music but I'm happy now to let others do the gigging.
i have stopped for the time being - became a Dad a year ago - left my band of 6years within 2 weeks of my son being born - realised that there was no way I could carry on.
a year later I must admit I havent missed it (bar the odd time) I may come back to it when hes abit older
I've been gigging since I was 16 and I'm 48 in a fortnight. Never had the inclination to go for the 'big time', just enjoy getting together with a decent bunch of mates and having a knock.
Been through a few bands, some busier than others and played everything from the small pub where only the bar staff were in, through a place with chicken wire in front of the stage (yes really) to a Country festival in Welshpool with several thousand people line dancing in western wear (complete with the obligatory shoot out). Along the way I've played Rock, metal, 80's pop, very metal, country and am currently enjoying playing in a 50's & 60's rock & roll band.
There have been challenges and situations where a band didn't work out due to conflicting personalities. If something started to bug me I either sat down and sorted it out or if that wasn't working handed in my resignation (with the proviso I'd cover any gigs until a replacement was found). Fortunately there have only been a couple of times I've had to walk away from a band. I can honestly say I still look forward to picking up my guitar and making some noise.
The current band has a bass player and drummer who are both 70 and they still enjoy the gigs. I hope to still be playing when I get to their age.
But if I ever felt that the hassles such as loading the gear back into the house at 1am and other associated faff was more trouble than the gig was fun, I'd sit down and consider what to do. Fortunately I'm still having fun.
Oh and it's cheaper to do a gig than play a round of golf and probably much less frustrating. (I don't golf very often and am not particularly good).