A backing group is a band or musical ensemble supporting a singer or another group. They are often only associated with their principal act(s), but can go on to success alone.
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| Act | Backing group(s) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Herb Alpert | The Tijuana Brass | |
| Buddy Holly | The Crickets | |
| Elvis Presley | The Jordanaires | |
| Bob Dylan | The Band | |
| Roger Waters | The Bleeding Heart Band | |
| Neil Young | Crazy Horse | |
| Prince | The Revolution | |
| James Brown | The J.B.'s | |
| Elvis Costello | The Attractions | |
| Bruce Springsteen | The E Street Band |
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