Originally Posted by: JeffS65
Sad that he didn't like playing lead. He didn't think he was that great because he couldn't play fast. Truth was, I has a beautiful touch on the instrument and I would force him to play the slow leads because they were so perty...the band agreed with be too.

The other guitarist in my band is a bit like that. He has a sweet touch, and I worry that he's not confident, or maybe doesn't want to "horn in". He's been in a band that has won awards, so I kind of don't get it. Anyway, I make sure to keep it open for him, and encourage him to take parts.