Backup band

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Bob Dylan and the Band performing in Chicago in 1974

A backup band or backing band is a

Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys" in the 1930s.[2] Often, backup bands contain sidemen who are skilled but not known to the public; these musicians may be replaced or substituted at any time without noticeable impact on the performance.[3]

A number of cohesive stand-alone groups of musicians have emerged from the shadow of the starring celebrity (whom they are backing) to achieve a stature of their own. An example is the

Linda Rondstadt.[4] Another example is The Band, a group who backed Bob Dylan on his world tour in 1966, his first tour with electric instruments.[5]

A backing band may also be a cadre of elite studio musicians who serve as a house band for major studios. The same musicians may perform on records by a number of different artists. Examples are Stax Records' band, Booker T. & the M.G.'s; Detroit's The Funk Brothers; and Nashville's A-Team.[1]

Examples

Notable backing bands (with lead artist) include:

References

  1. ^ a b Balke, Jeff (February 20, 2012). "Support Staff: 10 Of Pop History's Greatest Backing Bands". houstonpress.com. Houston Press. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  2. ISBN 978-0-534-64295-2
    . Retrieved 14 December 2010.
  3. ^ Melvin, Gary. "A Guide to Being a Successful Sideman". Los Angeles, California: Musician Wages.com. Archived from the original on May 8, 2012. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
  4. ^ Graff, Gary (January 18, 2006). "How Glenn Frey & Don Henley Became the Eagles, As Told by Linda Ronstadt". billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
  5. ^ Smith, Troy L. (October 2, 2017). "20 greatest backing bands of all time". cleveland.com. Cleveland Plain Dealer. Retrieved March 15, 2021.
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