the backing group were called "Legend"
Bob Dylan
The single 'I shot the Sheriff' was recorded in 1973... by Bob Marley - his backing group are called the Wailers.
The Pips
A backing band is a group of musicians who accompany an artist on a performance or recording - either comprising an established group, or an ad hoc collection of musicians.
The 'pips'.
Wayne fontana
Buddy Holly
Kid Creole
Hi there was one called Johnny Thunders in 1975? also Tom Petty hope this helps?
they are called "angels"
They were known as The Pips.