why do they do this???

Question

why do some lead guitarists turn their back when they do solos?? alex turner for example, anyone know?

Answer 1

They're facing the speaker to get feedback. Turning towards and away from the speaker gives them special effects.

Answer 2

Some do this to tune into the drummer to hold with the back beat, or to just get supportive mental feedback from a trusted friend.

Still others say it's because it's less distracting, - less glaring spot lights, less flashing camera lights, and it's a chance to give the female cheering fans a really good look at their rock star bum.

Personally I think that a lot of these leads do this just to look cool, and show disdain for their audiences', - in effect this physical "turning their back" on the paying public, is supposed to show how much of an "Artiste" the musician is, and just how deep he is into his music - and when he is really "into it" - nothing else matters' or exists.
(My opinion: What a crock of Dog Poo). Good Luck.

I'm Pulling for you.

Answer 3

probably cos they don't want to expose their technique to other guitarists and have them doing as good solos as them, either that or they're miming :-)

Answer 4

so they dont get put off by the gorgeous lass in the crowd!!!
(my bro plays guitar in a local band)

Answer 5

Because they either don't like or respect their audience enough to face them.

Answer 6

maybe theyre shy and the audience puts them off!

Answer 7

so the crowd doesn't see their tongue hanging out in concentration

Answer 8

so you can see their **** maybe?

Answer 9

i dunno but i think it might be they have to go to the bathroom or somethind sirously