Ed Sheeran has hit back at claims that he used a backing track while performing at Glastonbury.
Ed took to twitter to set the record straight about his performance, after many fans questioned whether he was playing a live set.
Never thought I’d have to explain it, but everything I do in my live show is live, it’s a loop station, not a backing track. Please google x
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) June 26, 2017
Ed is famed for using a loop pedal system where he records music and vocals as he is playing live, and then plays them back over and over throughout the performance.
This system gives the effect of many instruments or vocals being played at once and may have confused some fans.
There’s a pub singer on telly strumming his guitar and singing to some backing tracks. No, wait, it’s Ed Sheeran.
— Alan Rowley (@alanrowley) June 25, 2017
Fans took to social media to accuse the 26 year old of using a backing track.
think it would have given a better atmosphere if Ed Sheeran had employed a band instead of a backing track? #glastonbury2017 #glastonbury
— sam bramwell (@bumfluffboo) June 25, 2017
He was playing Glastonbury festival yesterday and a lot of people watching it on TV but also there thought that he has a backing track
— Julia (@oojulianneoo) June 26, 2017
Other fans questioned whether the Shape of You singer was playing live.
#Glastonbury @EDSHEERAN not sure about ES-talented, but could be listening to one of his albums, plenty of backing track action going on.
— Robert Lewis (@robtheswan) June 25, 2017
Despite the accusations from fans, Ed tweeted that he enjoyed his performance.
Anyway, great night, great atmosphere, family, friends, fun. Love you all x
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) June 26, 2017
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