A backup vocalist is a vocalist who sings in harmony with the lead vocalist, other backup vocalists, or alone but in the background of a song. A backup vocalist will almost always work with a lead vocalist but the converse is not always true. In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... This article is about musical harmony. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ...

Backup singer, backing singer, background singer, and background vocalist are all terms with the same meaning: a vocalist who sings in support (in back-up) of a lead vocalist or singer, often accompanied by other backup singers. In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ...

In modern bands, often one or more musicians other than the lead singer will take on the duty of backing vocalist while playing their specific instruments as well. Two good examples of these types of bands are System of a Down and Papa Roach. System of a Down (circa 2002) left to right: Serj Tankian, Shavo Odadjian, Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan System of a Down is an alternative metal band from Glendale, California, USA consisting of Serj Tankian (vocals, keyboards), John Dolmayan (drums), Daron Malakian (guitar, vocals) and Shavo Odadjian (bass). ... Papa Roach From left to right, Jacoby Shaddix, Tobin Esperance, Jerry Horton, and Dave Buckner Papa Roach is a Nu Metal band from northern California, formed in 1993 and consisting of frontman Coby Dick (who since 2002 goes again by his given name Jacoby Shaddix), together with Jerry Horton, Dave...