Lisa Fischer (born December 1, 1958) is an American vocalist and songwriter. She found success with her 1991 debut album So Intense, which produced the Grammy Award–winning hit single "How Can I Ease the Pain".[1] She has been a back-up singer for a number of famous artists including Sting, Luther Vandross and Tina Turner, and toured with The Rolling Stones from 1989 to 2015.
In 1983, under the stage name "Xēna", Fischer released the b-boy classic "On the Upside".[8] In 1984, a club track she recorded titled "Only Love (Shadows)" was briefly featured in the motion picture Beat Street [9] and was later released in 1995 as part of the Hot Productions' The Best of Criminal Records compilation. However, Fischer began her music career supporting other artists providing backing vocals for artists including Melba Moore and Billy Ocean. She worked with many other famous singers, both as a session vocalist and sideman. She accompanied Luther Vandross whom she met through the mutual acquaintance of choreographer Bruce Wallace, who asked her to come to his agency for an audition.[10] Fischer then traveled as a backup singer on his tours and sang on his albums until his death, in addition to other famous musicians, including Chaka Khan, Teddy Pendergrass, and Roberta FlackFischer maintained her career as a session singer, and continues to accompany The Rolling Stones on tour since 1989.[12] She worked as a backup vocalist during the same period for Luther Vandross for the 22 years prior to his death,[13] juggling his concert tours and those of The Rolling Stones, with whom she has a growing audience as she plays the foil to Mick Jagger onstage. During many 'staple' songs during tours with the Rolling Stones, she shares lead vocals, including "Monkey Man, and "Gimme Shelter", showcasing her vocal talents and are frequently on the set lists during their live concerts.Fischer recorded on various projects including providing lead vocals on the power ballad "Colors of Love" featured on the soundtrack for the film Made in America.[17] Fischer says a contributing factor in her decision to discontinue her solo career following the release of her debut album was her fondness for backing vocalist rather than a solo artist.[18] In a 2013 article, Fischer compared back-up singing to a "tuning fork",[19] and noted she rejected the idea of dissatisfaction and the theory of always aspiring for something more while creating music and supporting other artists.[20] In 1992, Fischer traveled to Japan to perform in the Earth Voice Concert with Lee Ritenour, Phil Perry, Bobby Caldwell, Brenda Russell, James Ingram, Michael McDonald, Anita Baker, and others. During the concert, Fischer sang her 1991 hit "How Can I Ease The Pain", providing backing vocals for her fellow musicians.In 2014, Fischer re-united with many of the back-up singers in 20 Feet From Stardom including Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, and Judith Hill to sing the national anthem at the 100th Rose Bowl in Pasadena, C
In 1983, under the stage name "Xēna", Fischer released the b-boy classic "On the Upside".[8] In 1984, a club track she recorded titled "Only Love (Shadows)" was briefly featured in the motion picture Beat Street [9] and was later released in 1995 as part of the Hot Productions' The Best of Criminal Records compilation. However, Fischer began her music career supporting other artists providing backing vocals for artists including Melba Moore and Billy Ocean. She worked with many other famous singers, both as a session vocalist and sideman. She accompanied Luther Vandross whom she met through the mutual acquaintance of choreographer Bruce Wallace, who asked her to come to his agency for an audition.[10] Fischer then traveled as a backup singer on his tours and sang on his albums until his death, in addition to other famous musicians, including Chaka Khan, Teddy Pendergrass, and Roberta FlackFischer maintained her career as a session singer, and continues to accompany The Rolling Stones on tour since 1989.[12] She worked as a backup vocalist during the same period for Luther Vandross for the 22 years prior to his death,[13] juggling his concert tours and those of The Rolling Stones, with whom she has a growing audience as she plays the foil to Mick Jagger onstage. During many 'staple' songs during tours with the Rolling Stones, she shares lead vocals, including "Monkey Man, and "Gimme Shelter", showcasing her vocal talents and are frequently on the set lists during their live concerts.Fischer recorded on various projects including providing lead vocals on the power ballad "Colors of Love" featured on the soundtrack for the film Made in America.[17] Fischer says a contributing factor in her decision to discontinue her solo career following the release of her debut album was her fondness for backing vocalist rather than a solo artist.[18] In a 2013 article, Fischer compared back-up singing to a "tuning fork",[19] and noted she rejected the idea of dissatisfaction and the theory of always aspiring for something more while creating music and supporting other artists.[20] In 1992, Fischer traveled to Japan to perform in the Earth Voice Concert with Lee Ritenour, Phil Perry, Bobby Caldwell, Brenda Russell, James Ingram, Michael McDonald, Anita Baker, and others. During the concert, Fischer sang her 1991 hit "How Can I Ease The Pain", providing backing vocals for her fellow musicians.In 2014, Fischer re-united with many of the back-up singers in 20 Feet From Stardom including Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, and Judith Hill to sing the national anthem at the 100th Rose Bowl in Pasadena, C
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