It was a surprise, if not a shock, back in August 1978 when a prominent Detroit concert promotion firm accused Electric Light Orchestra of using taped enhancements during a pair of stadium concerts.

Foreigner vocalist Kelly Hansen had blistering words for bands that use backing tracks: “Tell them to go fuck themselves.” Devo Announces 2026 ‘Mutate, Don’t Stagnate’ Tour Devo Announces 2026 ‘Mutate ...

One of the hottest and most controversial topics sparking debate on social media recently is whether or not real rock bands use laptops or backing tracks to enhance their live performances — and ...

The subject of backing tracks has been one of the most highly-discussed and controversial topics in rock music over the last year or so. It seems that nearly every interview that's published features ...

When it comes to musical giants and their backing bands, it’s always the front-runner’s name and then the bands. That’s just the way it is, and while backing bands are called backing bands for a ...