cover band

noun

: a band that plays songs previously recorded by other performers

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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 After his exit, Harry played with Les Claypool and Sean Lennon, followed by shows with Pink Floyd cover band Brit Floyd. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026 Also there’s a Neil Diamond cover band. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2026 That night the Sandbar featured an ’80s cover band, six salty guys with dad bods. Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026 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 18 Apr. 2026.

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