And that's a difference. I might've bought a Marshall stack in my late 40s but I was under no illusions that I'd ever be a rockstar, or even a working musician.
I was not about to quit my day job to chase dreams of stardom. It would've been preposterous. As a general rule, if you have not found success in the music business by 27 or so, it's just not going to happen.
The electric guitar remains a beloved hobby. My family's needs and my financial commitment to provide for them will always come first.