Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: Middleton began guitar in high school , influenced by Twisted Sister and AC\/DC , and began playing in clubs around his hometown of Brisbane as part of his first band , Sonic Tapestry .
Simplified: Middleton began playing guitar in high school where he enjoyed music by bands like Twisted Sister and AC\/DC . He began playing in clubs around his hometown of Brisbane with his first band , `` Sonic Tapestry '' .