Background Vocalist. A singer who supports the lead singer by singing harmonies, in unison, accenting or repeating phrases, or singing other backing vocals. 3 singers who began as background singers:Example 1: Whitney Houston.Example 2: Luther Vandross.Example 3: Sheryl Crow.

Background Vocalist. A singer who supports the lead singer by singing harmonies, in unison, accenting or repeating phrases, or singing other backing vocals.
3 singers who began as background singers:
Example 1: Whitney Houston.
Example 2: Luther Vandross.
Example 3: Sheryl Crow. pic.twitter.com/Vtl9CoH47m

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