This is simple. The hierarchy for ass in a band is as follows, as I have observed as a musician and roadie:
- Lead singer (Don’t even THINK about competing. They are basically humping the entire audience during the set.)
- Saxophonist (Most bands do not have one. But if they do, this man takes a backseat only to the front man.)
- Lead guitarist (Assuming no sax player, this guy has — almost — his pick of female fans.)
- Drummer (Old joke — what do you call a guy that hangs out with musicians? A drummer. But damned if they don’t look good back there beating their skins with their long, rigid shafts.)
- Rhythm guitarist (Doesn’t take the leads but still gets credit for strapping on the Strat.)
- Bass player (Hey, we know how to hit the groove!)
- Keyboard player (Barely a step above the road crew. Not that there is anything wrong with the road crew!)
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