Ultimate Classic Rock

W.A.S.P.’s Blackie Lawless Admits to Using Backing Tracks Live

W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless admitted to using backing tracks during the band's live performances, but he insisted they're purely a supplemental tool to give fans the best experience possible.
Ultimate Classic Rock

Joe Elliott Defends Def Leppard’s Concerts: ‘We Don’t Use Tapes’

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 ...
American Songwriter

“100% Fabricated Lie”: Parker McCollum Responds to Oliver Anthony’s Apparent Accusations of Using Backing Tracks, Drum Loops Onstage

Earlier this month, Oliver Anthony posted a vlog on YouTube titled “What I’ve Learned from the Music Industry So Far.” In the video, he spins yarns about shady Nashville business practices and much ...
Daily Mail

Why don't artists play live anymore? Expert reveals how pressure of major gigs is driving bands to use backing tracks in performances as Glastonbury miming and lip-syncing row ...

The first Glastonbury Festival was staged back in 1970 by Michael Eavis - inspired by a typically ear-splitting outdoor gig by rock heavyweights Led Zeppelin at that year's Bath Festival of Blues and ...