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Who is the most famous backup singer?

The 10 best backing singers

Claudia Lennear.
Merry Clayton.
Lesley Duncan.
Clare Torry.
Luther Vandross.
Afrodiziak.
Sheryl Crow.
Denise Johnson. A new voice in Manchester in the late 1980s, Denise Johnson quickly became recognisable across many indie and dance tracks.

And another question: who did linda ronstadt sing back up for?

Linda Ronstadt gained some of her earliest national exposure working with Neil Young, singing backup on 1972's "Heart of Gold" (his lone No. 1 single) after her own solo debut flopped, and serving as his warm-up act in 1974.

What bands has Bob Seger played with?

Seger began playing music in 1961 as the leader of the Detroit-based trio the Decibels; his future manager, Eddie "Punch" Andrews was also a member of the band. Moving to Ann Arbor, he played with the Town Criers before he became the keyboardist and vocalist for Doug Brown & the Omens.

What song is Bob Seger humming from 1962?

Be My Baby

2. In the classic song "Night Moves," Seger sings that he "started humming a song from 1962." What song was he actually humming? Answer: It was the Ronettes' "Be My Baby," Seger confided.

What Bob Seger songs were recorded in Muscle Shoals?

Over the years, Bob Seger recorded a number of songs and albums at the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, including:

"Katmandu" (1975)
Night Moves (1976)
"Mainstreet" (1977)
"Old Time Rock and Roll" (1979)

Correspondingly, why are most backup singers black?

Interestingly, most of these singers began as kids in church choirs. This is why they tend to be black, because they are used to responding to the call of the preacher, as part of the congregation, where the goal was to blend in and not hog the limelight.

Correspondingly, how much do backup singers make on tour?

The salary range for Background Singers runs from $18,000 to $101,000.

And another question: which artist is a former backup singer who became one of the top black pop stars of the 1980s?

Mariah Carey tops this list. Carey was a backup singer and dancer for Brenda Starr in the late 1980s, which proves that celebrities who were once backup singers can be just as talented as anyone who shot to the top.

Was Stevie Nicks a backup singer?

Backup vocals and duets

Nicks recorded the hit duets "Whenever I Call You Friend" with Kenny Loggins in 1978, and "Gold" with John Stewart in 1979. During 1981, Nicks made occasional guest appearances with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers on their Hard Promises tour.

Correspondingly, who sings backup vocals on heart of gold?

The song, which features backup vocals by James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, is one of a series of soft acoustic pieces which were written partly as a result of a back injury.

By Florrie