An aspie getting in a band seems hard.

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I have AS, and I play guitar, no one ever seems to want me in there band though, I've tried 3 years to get in one, and only had 1 break and that band cut me out.

anyone have any tips on how to get in a band or start one, I don't think I have the organization skills to start one. I have a youtube channel, it's Deanphilips

Don't those who break off from their band and start solo careers usually end up doing better off than the group?

not really, look at serj tankian.

That may be a contributing factor. I'd hate to tell you, but guitarists are a dime a dozen.

True indeed. So are the other instruments. Play the clavichord or oboe if you want to be unique in a rock-and-roll setting.

I have been in three or four bands (as a guitarist). None were going to "make it big," so to speak. My tips: conform to your band. No one likes a goth in their folk-rock band. Look/act the way you think the band looks/acts as a whole. Also, advertise your distinction. As Jonsi pointed out, guitarists especially are disposable. If you play better than average or have some superficial distinction, you will probably pick up more offers. Finally, if you want, start your own band. You can thus influence who is in your band and the general musical direction. I found it easier that way when I created a "industrial, melodic death metal" band. Plus, I knew people better because I was not considering them as much of a judge as an asset.

I'm finding it hard to start to learn how to play bass because of this concern about whether I'll be in a band.

I'm not wanting to make it big, I just want to bring out more of my creative side, and also have something to do.

You should have no trouble as a bassist. They're hard to find. :\

To the OP, try also learning another instrument, multinstrumentalism is a very big selling point for a musician. And hey, it's more fun to play multiple instruments than one.