Who has kids that are in a band or have been?

@normb Interesting history. Thanks for sharing.

Being a band dad was a life style for a number of years. It was fun, for sure. 

@yoyoyaya The drummer went to college for music. Well schooled and talented.  He's now doing sound production for a huge church. 

My son took a lot of guitar lessons.  The latter years, he focused more on music theory than just technique.  One thing that always impressed me was his ability to take a 5 watt Fender tube amp and a few pedals and still nail tones for a slew of different songs/genres that they covered in the old guy band. It's not easy. They played for hours at some gigs.

We knew it was a long shot. Had to try, though. Gotta have the right connections as much as anything. 

My son has seven years of Post Secondary education in Music. Theory, composition, jazz and classical guitar at both the College and University levels. He wanted to be a Music Teacher… until he actually had the opportunity to do it. Along the way there were bands, competitions, concerts, recitals, you name it, he loved it all, but the lack of stability, income, drugs/alcohol use (by others) and having to deal with un-engaged students was The End. Disillusioned, he got a job (Apple) and never looked back. 
He still has contact with band and school mates, owns multiple instruments and equipment and just last night asked if he could put a tube guitar amp in my Music Room so he can “play” when he wants… Hope Springs Eternally I guess…

@ticat I hope my son has time for it at some point in his life. I’m afraid it’s going to be a while, though. I have a house full of amps and guitars. One room was dedicated for that purpose. It’s not used now except when the grandkids are here. We put some toys in there.

You should be proud. It takes guts to put yourself out there and they did great.