List of backing groups

A backing group is a band or musical ensemble supporting a singer or another group. They are often only associated with their principal act(s), but can go on to success alone.

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Act Backing group(s) Note
Herb Alpert The Tijuana Brass
Buddy Holly The Crickets
Elvis Presley The Jordanaires, The Sweet Inspirations, J. D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet
Stevie Wonder Wonderlove
Bob Dylan The Band
Roger Waters The Bleeding Heart Band
David Bowie (Ziggy Stardust) The Spiders From Mars
Elliott Smith Quasi
Neil Young Crazy Horse
Prince The Revolution
James Brown The Famous Flames, The J.B.'s
Elvis Costello The Attractions
Bruce Springsteen The E Street Band
Bette Middler The Harlettes
Ike & Tina Turner The Artettes, The Ikettes