Here are four fascinating tunes featuring backing vocals by Michael Stipe in honor of the R.E.M. frontman’s 66th birthday.

Have W.A.S.P. been using pre-recorded backing tracks live for Blackie Lawless' lead vocal? The rocker has responded. It happened during an interview with The Metal Voice, where Lawless defended ...

"We've used technology since '87," Sixx said on Twitter, adding a list of specifics. He said the group employed "sequencers, sub tones, background vox tracks, plus background singers and us. [Motley ...

The subject of lip syncing and utilizing backing tracks remains one of the hottest, most divisive topics in rock and metal right now and weighing in on both is drummer Mikkey Dee (Scorpions, Motorhead ...

But, back in the day, it was common practice for artists to help each other out. If they had time, they’d jump in the studio and casually record some backing vocals to add to tracks. It might drive ...

Steven Tyler and Nuno Bettencourt were super nice to them, but Marie Tomlinson Lewey, Carla Russell and Cindy Richardson Walker could tell these two rock stars were skeptical. The three women were at ...

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott has defended his band against accusations they use backing tracks during their concerts. During a conversation with Stereogum, the singer addressed rumors that Def ...

Looking back at the documentaries on the classic rock era, music fans have to feel lucky. After D.A. Pennebaker’s superb job filming Monterey Pop in ’67, a crew that included Martin Scorsese matched ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Pete Still/Redferns/Getty Images George Michael’s levels of perfectionism in the studio ...

The rules regarding backing vocalists have changed over the years, so what’s the situation at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest? For the first time in the history of the Eurovision Song Contest, ...