Dec. 6, 2020

Tessa Niles Part 2 - The Voice behind music's greatest stars

Tessa Niles Part 2 - The Voice behind music's greatest stars
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This is the second episode, in a two part interview with Tessa Niles, a UK female vocalist who has performed and recorded with some of music’s greatest stars including Eric Clapton, George Harrison, David Bowie, Tina Turner, The Police and Robbie Williams.

In 2015, she released a book called “Backtrack: the voice behind music’s greatest stars”, which is a star-studded account of her 30 year career working alongside some of the greatest names in Rock and Pop..

Special thanks to Tessa Niles for agreeing to be interviewed for Talk to the Band. If you'd like to find out more about Tessa and her incredible career, please check out her book:

Backtrack: the voice behind music’s greatest stars


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01:01 - Eric and George Harrison's tour of Japan

03:53 - George Harrison

05:03 - The George Harrison Memorial Concert

08:21 - Simply the Best and meeting Tina Turner

11:06 - Robbie Williams and Rock DJ

13:13 - Joining the Robbie Williams Tour Band

15:55 - Paul McCartney

19:04 - Nile Rodgers and Duran Duran

20:35 - Tears for Fears and Seeds of Love Album

22:50 - Trevor Horn and The Petshop Boys

24:04 - Final Five - Recommend one album or song that everyone should listen to at least once in their lifetime

25:49 - Final Five - What artists and albums are you currently listening to?

28:25 - Final five - Name a musician who has had a profound effect on you

30:55 - Final Five - What advice would you give to your younger self?

34:50 - Final Five - Most memorable gig or show

36:09 - Backtrack - The Voice Behind Music's Greatest Stars

38:00 - Backing Singer Misconceptions