What It’s Like As A Professional Back-Up Singer
NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 27: Billy Joel, Mark Rivera and Crystal Taliefero perform during the 2013 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Music Festival at Fair Grounds Race Course on April 27, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images)
Google her name, and she’ll pop up across your search page, but say it to someone, and you might get a blank stare. Crystal Taliefero has made a career out of touring and performing with great musicians. For over 30 years, she’s sung, played percussion, and everything in between. And over the years, she has learned a lot, but she’s taught a bit of something too.
In this interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Taliefero retells the story of her years on famous stages. She talks about getting hired by Billy Joel when she barely knew who he was. Also, her years with Bruce Springsteen and how he made her a better performer. She’s had a wild ride, and she’s sharing her story.
Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.
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