Teen quits school to become Guitar Hero

An American teen who fancies himself as a Guitar Hero has quit school to master the game.

A US teenager has quit school to master the hugely popular Guitar Hero video game - and try to make a living out of it.

NME reports that 16-year-old Blake Peebles chucked in school to focus on becoming a Guitar Hero expert.

His parents say they let him drop out of the North Carolina religious school to stop his incessant complaining.

He hopes to turn pro - along with thousands of others - but so far has only won gift certificates, game gear and chicken sandwiches.

- NZ HERALD STAFF