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

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.

@OP Very true. In the music biz there's a lot of truth in the saying "it's not what you know, it's who you know".

@jmalen123 We are proud.  Gotta give the kid credit.  When he was doing it, he went 110%.  He's best friends now with the guy that did the recording.  Garrett actually helped him remodel his recording studio. 

They had gear that they used on stage that was far better than most local bands.  The sound guys were usually pretty surprised.  It was frustrating when you'd get a sound guy that wasn't very good.