In the recording studio,
some lead singers record their own backing vocals by overdubbing,
because the sound of their own harmonies will blend well with their
main vocal. Some bands use backing vocals in order to contrast with the
lead singer who may be performing an unusual vocal technique. Working
as a backup singer can give a vocalist the onstage experience and vocal
training they need to develop into a lead vocalist. A number of lead
vocalists such as backup singer auditions for Rihanna, LMFAO, Bruno
Mars, Flo Rida, Adele, Jay Z, Kanye West, Katy Perry, T-Pain, Drake,
Kelly Clarkson, Astro, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Ace Frehley, Richard
Marx, Mariah Carey, Cher, Gwen Stefani, Pink, Whitney Houston, Phil
Collins, Sheryl Crow, Dave Grohl, learned their craft
as backup singers.