Leaving school to pursue a Guitar Hero career


	Leaving school to pursue a Guitar Hero career

enbar

8-18-2008 10:51 AM

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enbar says:

I don't think this is a good idea, personally, but maybe that's just me -- I'm an uptight, Old Media kind of guy, I guess.

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8-18-2008 8:16 PM

haraya

I'm an uptight, Old Media kind of guy, I guess.

I seriously doubt that.

8-19-2008 3:34 PM

ramsesemerson

All I can say is that is no effing fair. Though he should finish high school at least.

8-19-2008 10:28 PM

tanyamm

If you read the bios of many (not all) of the great stars. The ones with staying power, have all got good educations.

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