They're the "And" bands that support some of the world's most famous rockers, and these four units made a huge difference for their leaders.

This Huge Pop Star’s Backing Band Just Landed Their Own Record Deal originally appeared on Parade. Aside from the recent surprise guest appearance at SZA’s Los Angeles show,Justin Bieber has been ...

Elvis Presley and his backing band played shows night after night to adoring audiences. Though Elvis’ feelings about his music career varied over the years, he went through periods of caring deeply ...

In the music industry, one way to achieve success is by sitting and performing in the shade of an already successful musician. That tactic can be executed in a multitude of different ways, but ...

When is it appropriate for bands to rely on backing tracks during live gigs? For some, it’s never acceptable, while others find it’s a morally gray question. Ask ex-Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach, ...

As a young man growing up in Compton, Lonnie Jordan had to work to find the sounds he loved. He’d walk around, adjusting the dial on the far left-hand side of the radio band, until he located the spot ...

In 1965, Bob Dylan’s fans felt their favorite artist had committed the ultimate betrayal by going electric. Dylan had grown bored of the folk scene and wanted to grow as a musician. His fan base, ...

It’s almost time again for Awesome Games Done Quick (AGDQ), the zany speedrun-fest for a good cause. The hook for this year’s event is a run of the Dreamcast classic Crazy Taxi with a live backing ...

Former Fear Factory frontman Burton C. Bell has finally announced his first-ever solo show for June 13 at 1720 in Los Angeles, CA. Bell also revealed his backing band, which will be guitarist Henrik ...

The group toured as Bob Dylan's backing band before releasing their debut album. Robbie Robertson, the Canadian-born musician best known as the guitarist and main songwriter for Rock & Roll Hall of ...

Rocker Neil Young, 79, credits Willie Nelson’s sonMicah Nelson, 35, for getting him back out on the road after health issues and a cancelled tour derailed the legendary folk rocker’s spirit and left ...