What is this notion you must be "gigging" to be a guitarist?

[Chester Nimitz]

Oh thats for forums right ... ?

 

[Mailman1971]

Never heard that before.

 

[Chester Nimitz]

lol .... ive seen plenty "gigging" people that should never play an instrument.

 

[Starman22]

OP: FYI, realize threads like these never bring out the best in people.

 

[lll]

"What is this notion you must be "gigging" to be a guitarist?"

Truth. In today's computerized and internet society, you can make and market an album all by yourself if you want.

And apparently, the term "studio musician" somehow "disappeared" from the lexicon (people's memories).