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

Grammy winner Richard Marx has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, and the “Don’t Mean Nothing” singer is poised to add to ...

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 ...

Most often, we look out for the lead vocals. But these are three one-hit wonders that display great backing vocals you forgot about.

"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 ...

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 ...

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott wants fans to know that when you come to one of the band’s concerts, you’re hearing the real thing. In an interview with Stereogum, Elliott addressed recent rumors ...

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 ...

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 ...

Everyone from Ronnie Radke to your favorite washed-up rockstar has an opinion on backing tracks, with some feeling like they enhance the show (or are a necessary component for certain bands) while ...