So many people roll a solo class, it ridiculous. If you want to part of a crowd go druid/mage. You can't run through a zone without dumping into a mage.
Hopefully solo exp will get nerfed soon, since everyone and their brother exploits the hell out of it and grouped exp can't compare. That was never 'classic'. I don't remember mages and necros breaking spawns in LGuk and camping stuff around the clock.
In a game devoted to socializing with others, grouping to accomplish a common task, and being 'classic' EQ it's surprising how little grouping actually happens. During the low levels you'll notice about half the population soloing, others getting power-leveled (or probably boxing) without the willingness to invite people LFG.
/rant off
In all honesty, go with a bard. You'll find that it'll be difficult to level, but you'll always be needed and desired, especially when grouping becomes essential (Kunark).
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