Some famous singers shot straight to stardom as lead acts while others had to cut their teeth as backing vocalists before making it on their own right. Mariah Carey sang backing vocals for Brenda K.

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Behind almost every solo artist, there is a backing band of talented musicians bolstering the solo artist’s music with guitar riffs, bass, drums, background vocals, and more. While there are some ...

Behind every great hit, there's often an unexpected voice! Join us as we count down the songs where famous artists lent their vocal talents in supporting roles. From rock legends to pop icons, these ...

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George Michael's backing singers are thrilled to be performing his songs across the UK to keep his spirit alive. Shirley Lewis, whose voice can be heard on 'Freedom' and 'Father Figure', has worked ...

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When a performer chooses to hire someone to provide backing vocals, the idea is to add something to the song that the musicians on hand wouldn’t be able to provide. Still, the additional singer is ...

George Michael's backing vocalists are going out on the road. For seven days, Jay Henry, Shirley Lewis and Jo Garland will be performing the late 'Faith' icon's greatest hits in venues across the UK.