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.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - So, all you rock fans, it seems at least a couple of times a year there’s a kerfuffle concerning bands and artists using backing tracks during their shows. If you have no idea what ...

When is it appropriate for bands to rely on backing tracks during live gigs? For some, it’s never acceptable, while others find it’s a morally gray question. Ask ex-Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach, ...

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott wants fans to know that when you come to one of the band’s concerts, you’re hearing the real thing. In an interview with Stereogum, Elliott addressed recent rumors ...

According to Syncin' Stanley's YouTube, "Syncin' Stanley is a PARODY character who exposes and makes fun of current KISS and [singer] Paul Stanley’s lies and hypocrisy." Regardless, the fan page may ...

Motley Crue claim "there were no backing tracks" used during their Stadium Tour. In a response comment to a video published on their Facebook page, Motley Crue are now saying "there were no backing ...

"I don't think you should be allowed to take someone's money, 'cause you're not playing." "There's so many huge artists that do it or whatever, and it's really frustrating, coming from a dude that ...

Wolfgang Van Halen once again expressed his disdain for artists who rely too heavily on tracks while performing live, calling it "a fucking bummer." The Mammoth WVH bandleader recently sat down with ...

Backing tracks can turn solo guitar practice into immersive jam sessions that sharpen timing, phrasing, and creativity. By selecting tracks that fit your style and skill level, you can practice in a ...