Rock N’ Roll Star

I am sick and tired of people telling me I can’t do it! I want to be a rock star, I want to tour the world, sell millions of records, walk out on stage in front of thousands of screaming fans. I know I would be dissatisfied with the mediocrity of being an “average Joe”, becoming a builder or mechanic and ending up a married, depressed, middle-aged man with nothing to look forward to.

Ever since I borrowed my Grandfather’s classical guitar and learned a few basic chords at age ten I’ve wanted to be a successful musician. My Dad was getting rid of his old stereo, so he let me have it and a let me choose a few of his CD’s to listen to. I picked Metallica’s Black album and Marilyn Manson’s Antichrist Superstar. They inspired me, and upon learning a song or two from each band I knew I wanted to be a rock star and nothing else.

But then I encountered what I thought was a problem. Everyone was saying “you’ll never be able to do that! Aim for something more realistic!” and for a while I believed them. I told them I wanted to be a sound technician, but I didn’t. I knew I would not enjoy that, and the only way for me to be happy would be rock stardom.

Only until recently, after watching Morgue’s How To Be Happy videos have I realized that I can do it. I can, and will persist and do what I’ve wanted to do for so long. I will not let anyone lead me to believing that I will fail.

Me to the far left, playing guitar.