> i think a band that doesn't need a solo is that much greater a band.  the
> connells are one of the best bands of all time - that's just it - they are a
> band.  they sound beatiful as a band - they don't need the cruch that so
> many bands use.  i'd be hard pressed to find a band that has better "leads"
> - with those leads, who needs long, drawn out solos?
 
I love the Connells, and don't think they need solos.  But when I think
of great bands like Pink Floyd, I think that guitar solos can add some-
thing positive to the music without being a crutch.  A band can have
great leads and great solos.