Surprising Backing Bands


A recent thread mentioned Meat Loaf's "Bat Out of Hell" and reminded me that the backing band behind Meat Loaf included Todd Rundgren's Utopia, Max W and Roy Bittan from Bruce's E Street Band, Edgar Winter, and, of course, Phil Rizutto. Steven Stills' first solo record included Clapton, Jimi, and a host of others.

I was wondering which other records might be notable for all star backing bands, particularly where they might be unexpected or not well known.

Marty
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I just picked up a John Entwistle LP "Whistle Rhymes" which has Peter Frampton doing the bulk of the guitsr work.
here'a a moldy oldie I bought on cut-out 8-track....Lord Sutch & Heavy Friends from 1970...the group included Jimmy Page, John Bonham, Jeff Beck, Nicky Hopkins & Noel Redding
Another moldy oldie from 1971: John Baldry's "It Ain't Easy" with Elton John on piano and Ron Wood on guitar. Production assistance by Rod Stewart.
Linda Rondstat was backed by four original members of the Eagles.

When talking all time great back up bands, you have to include Booker T and the MG's at Stax and the Funk Brothers at Motown.