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Marty Friedman Makes an Excuse for Bands That Use Backing Tracks – ‘Who Cares?’

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 ...
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Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy Defends His Singing, Denies Using Backing Tracks

Last week, in a message pointed at apparent online comments, Ratt's Stephen Pearcy defended his singing ability and denied using backing tracks during live performances, either with the band or solo.
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Blackie Lawless Doubles Down on Use of Backing Tracks: “The Bottom Line is to Give the Audience a Good Show. Who Cares How it Gets There?”

In the debate over the use of backing tracks in live performances, lines have been drawn and many artists are very firmly entrenched in their side. Earlier this week we learned that Tracii Guns of L.A ...
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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 ...