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 |
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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 |