look, a decent guitar player can still get off playing
rhythm. dont feel left out of the solo thing... rhythm
playing still allows you to get your voice heard.

want examples? check the rhythm playing on
some of my mp3's at http://www.mp3.com/jaycjames
specifically My Crotch Is On Fire for a good
example of rhythm playing in a straight rock context.
or even 'I Think' for a most interesting riff and
a most interesting rhythm track.
ok, so the vocals suck... i am NOT a singer, but
i have some things to say that a guitar just cant :)
like... REAL WORDS! :)