One of the hardest things about having the title of bass player, guitar player, drummer, keyboardist or back up singer is that you don’t have the title of lead singer…and coming to terms that the lead singer, in the eyes of almost everyone outside of the band, is more important than you are.
It’s not that you’re not as important…it’s just that the masses don’t perceive you that way.
And here’s the thing…the fans need the lead singer…the lead singer needs you.
So then…One of the hardest things about having the title of lead singer is admitting (to yourself and to them) how much you need the confidence and trust and support of your band. Recognizing the power of the band as a whole, not only in practical function but in synergy and personal grounding.
It’s hard to not be the lead singer. It’s hard to be the lead singer. But so much of this business revolves around the position of the lead singer that it’s important to understand your proximity to it and then how to best serve in that role.
