I did it for 20+ years as a keyboard player.
Then much later on I took up the acoustic and electric guitar.
No need to go out and do gigs (and pay my dues) all over again.
Been there done that.
Nothing left to prove nor validate.
The audience buzzes aren't what they used to be.
I'd rather just release CDs and be the Holden Caulfield of acoustic guitar picking. :-)