Mariah Carey. (Photo: Archive)
Mick Jagger. (Photo: Archive)
Gwen Stefani. (Photo: Archive)
Madonna. (Photo: Archive)
Pink. (Photo: Archive)
Bryan Adams. (Photo: Archive)
Cher. (Photo: Archive)
John Legend. (Photo: Archive)
Whitney Houston. (Photo: Archive)
Elton John. (Photo: Archive)
Sheryl Crow. (Photo: Archive)
Mary J. Blige. (Photo: Archive)
Luther Vandross. (Photo: Archive)
Emmylou Harris. (Photo: Archive)
Faith Evans. (Photo: Archive)
Chrissie Hynde. (Photo: Archive)
Anthony Hamilton. (Photo: Archive)
Angie Stone. (Photo: Archive)
Rita Coolidge. (Photo: Archive)
The stars in this list weren’t always upfront and in the spotlight. They all worked as backup singers for others stars at some point.
