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20 Feet from Stardom

"Meet the unsung heroes behind the greatest music of our time."

Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.

Top Cast

  • Darlene Love

    Darlene Love

    Self

  • Lisa Fischer

    Lisa Fischer

    Self

  • Merry Clayton

    Merry Clayton

    Self

  • Judith Hill

    Judith Hill

    Self

  • Claudia Lennear

    Claudia Lennear

    Self

  • Táta Vega

    Táta Vega

    Self

  • Patti Austin

    Patti Austin

    Self

  • Mick Jagger

    Mick Jagger

    Self

  • Stevvi Alexander

    Stevvi Alexander

    Self

Overview

Backup singers live in a world that lies just beyond the spotlight. Their voices bring harmony to the biggest bands in popular music, but we've had no idea who these singers are or what lives they lead, until now.

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