"Bruce's band is so different from the Grateful Dead; there's no lead guitar player, for one thing"

Phil Lesh's quote is describing the differences in between Bruce's band and the Grateful Dead. Bruce's band is distinct because it does not have a lead guitar player, which is a significant difference from the Grateful Dead. This absence of a lead guitarist is likely what makes Bruce's band stand apart from the Grateful Dead. The Grateful Dead was known for its long, improvisational jams, which were typically led by a lead guitarist. Without a lead guitarist, Bruce's band is most likely to have a different sound and design than the Grateful Dead. This could be a favorable or an unfavorable depending on the listener's choice. However, it is clear that Bruce's band is special in its absence of a lead guitar player, which is something that sets it apart from the Grateful Dead.