DEFINITE PATHS TO SUCCESS? or risky high salary jobs without the best education... ANY HELP PLEASE READ!?

[Xavi]

does anyone know of any definite paths to success? jobs with high salarys, or just high salary jobs that require high risk, but low education/ no A levels or degrees...? this seems a ridiculous question, but im very curious. I am a 17 year old boy, i'm smart, good with people, dedicated and very committed when something interests me. The only problem is the past year has been by far the hardest within my life, and the biggest struggle i've ever been through. This affected my education and has made me lose focus and attention to whats important, such as diploma's and degree's, university placements or even earning an A level. I find myself to be quite talented at music, playing several instruments to a good level and also singing, and its definitely my dream and my passion. But i realise how hard it is to be successful within this criteria, though i am not saying that i will not try to follow this dream through such media sources, talent shows and promotional social sites, for example YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Britains got talent, x factor.. but it is still a high risk. ive just finished my first year of college, gaining myself a diploma in level 2 music at a Pass due to my low attendance because of issues at home. I've now missed the chance to continue education and feel as if i will be wasting the next year of my life doing a job, or just being at home. Have i ruined all chances of big success/ high salary within the future? or can someone help.... Thank you so much, best regards