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If you've got a bass and you're good with it, you've already won half the battle.

Tips:
1. EVERYONE wants to sing and thinks they should. Actually finding a good one can be difficult.
2. "Rhythm" guitar players are a dime-a-dozen
3. "Lead" guitar players are not as rare as you might think, but the really good ones are in demand and have ego issues.
4. Decent to good drummers are a dime-a-dozen, great drummers are almost as rare as a great bassist and can do more for your band than just about anything. If you've got one, keep him happy.
5. Don't gig until you have a good set list. You will probably need to have some recognizable covers in there, though, if you want to get a job.
6. Find attractive women to go to your shows. If you have attractive female friends (even if they're married), make sure they go to your first few shows. Bars will be more willing to book bands that have a loyal hot girl following because hot girls bring in guys who buy hot girls alcohol which drives sales and revenue. Hot girls like what other hot girls like, so seeding it with a core group of friends can entice other women to become fans as well. This can definitely jump start financial success for the band.

musicianfinder.com and craigslist are both good places to find people willing to play.

What makes you qualified to say any of this? What band(s) have you played in?

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Posted by kingbob

Sorrento, LA

Member since Nov 2010

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Posted on 12/29/14 at 12:12 pm to HeadyBrosevelt

3 (1 currently), but I have failed at forming countless others (often due to never being able to keep a capable bassist and drummer at the same time)

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Posted by dnm3305

Member since Feb 2009

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Posted on 12/29/14 at 3:21 pm to HeadyBrosevelt

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What makes you qualified to say any of this? What band(s) have you played in?

He's pretty spot on with alot of that. It's very hard to find a band that plays covers in bars that has solid/great musicianship across the board. If you do and the front man has charisma, the band will make alot of money if you are willing to put in the work. That's strictly covers. If it's orignial tunes, then be prepared to not make any money at all and to essentially be married to people that you cant frick. (unless youre playing with a group of smoking how women that like to practice naked)

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Posted by monsterballads