: a band that plays songs previously recorded by other performers
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The Black Keys have always been a cover band.—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026 One of his breakthrough gigs was when he was tapped to sing for the Senate, a Scottish soul cover band that toured around Europe during the late Sixties.—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 4 May 2026 The weekend will also feature cultural and educational performances including a bubble show, musical theater, a mariachi band and a teen pop-punk cover band.—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026 Also there’s a Neil Diamond cover band.—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cover band