He quit before graduation to help with the farm work , but continued performing , often arriving on a mule with his guitar hung on his back .
Arnold attended Pinson High School in Pinson , Tennessee , where he played guitar for school functions and events .
Arnold quit before graduation to help with the farm work , but continued performing , often arriving on a mule with Arnold 's guitar hung on his back .
Arnold attended Pinson High School in Pinson , Tennessee , where he played guitar for school functions and events .