cover band

noun

: a band that plays songs previously recorded by other performers

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From their early days as a cover band to their more recent record-breaking commercial and movie licensing deals, Twisted Sister’s story is a testament to the power of long-term vision and the willingness to pivot in the face of changing tastes. Lewis Schiff, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 The 45-year-old Washington state native performed in a GNR cover band in high school called .22s and Tulips, before that act transformed into the group Loudermilk, which got signed to Rick Rubin’s American label while the guys were still teens. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2025 Enjoy drink specials, food vendors and a live U2 cover band. Martin Vassolo, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025 The film follows a group of friends in a cover band making their way from Portland, Oregon, to perform at a wedding in Napa. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cover band

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“Cover band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover%20band. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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