R&P, why aren't bass solos or drum solos in songs as often as guitar solos?

Question

This question has always perplexed me. Why are guitar solos so much more common than drums or bass in songs (well, rock songs more specifically). The only answer I can think of is that the drums and bass are the most important parts of a band and need to keep the time, but still why can't they get some love? So, why do you think bass solos and drum solos aren't as common?

My song of the day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agtJPfi_O4I

MQ: what do you think of my song of the day?
MQ2: what do you think of this drum solo? (it's my latest)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ifWN-r0GhU
MQ3: what's your halloween costume for this year?
MQ4: favourite horror film

Answer 1

Because guitar is better as a melodic voice in itself, even if most guitar solos aren't great. The bass is too low to be distinguishable enough and drum solos are by and large just interruptions of the song (the drum solo in "Take Five" by Dave Brubeck is one exception, as it is so well done it manages to be an interesting melodic voice in itself, and the timbre is perfect).



MQ: I dig NIN, good stuff.



MQ2: It's fine I'm just not a fan of drum solos.



MQ3: I think people should go as naked people and aliens this year. The naked people would be making a statement about how nudity shouldn't be more discouraged than violence (which many costumes represent) and the aliens just because good old, classic style aliens need to be brought back.



MQ4: The Birds, maybe. Hitchcock destroys all these modern hack horror screenwriters (although, I'm not sure if Hitchcock is actually referred to as horror, more "psychological thriller", which I like. "Horror" is a dumb name, and I only might ever enjoy some of them as comedies (which is their intended purpose now anyway)).

Answer 2

Probably because the guitar is more versatile, though I agree it would be nice to hear more drum and bass solos.



I'll be honest, I didn't click anything else on this question.

Answer 3

i believe a drum solo is so unique that you cant just make it "another drum solo". They have their own separate time by themselves in a show

Answer 4

dude like nine inch nails totally suck, the drum solo sucks, wanna see a good drum solo that will blow you away? type> john bonham, moby dick you tube part 1 and 2

Answer 5

Because usually the bassist and the drummer don't have a giant ego they need to stroke

Answer 6

dem whitey r stoopid dey shud listen to rap