Some of Taylor Swift’s Band Members and Backup Singers Have Been by Her Side for Decades — Meet the Musicians

Taylor Swift and her backing musicians are such an integral part of her circle that they have their own group names — and some have appeared in her music videos.

Despite Dave Grohl joking over the weekend that his band Foo Fighters were on their own “errors tour” given the mistakes they make when playing live, Swift’s Eras Tour group is made up of musicians and singers who have worked with her for years, with many supporting her both in the recording studio and onstage as they travel the world.

In fact, Swift’s band and backup singers spend so much time with her that they have names — The Agency and The Starlights respectively, according to social media and a Swift fansite.

Plus, they perform with her wherever they’re needed, whether on the Eras Tour stage, at a TV studio performance or in the studio with her as she records.

So, who are the musicians that have the “Down Bad” singer’s back night after night on the Eras Tour? Let’s meet the current members of The Agency and The Starlights.

Taylor Swift with her band performing in Lyon, France on June 2. 2024.JOHN SHEARER/TAS24/GETTY
Amos Heller has been a bass player and keyboardist for The Agency since before the band had a name, and before Swift headlined any arenas, per his Instagram account.

He hinted as much in a birthday tribute to Swift in December 2023 on Instagram.

“The first gig I did with you had wooden planks perched precariously on top of cinderblocks on a dirt race track. You were tireless, then as now,” the musician wrote in a heartfelt post featuring him on stage with Swift during the Eras Tour.

“I hope you have a moment to bask in the luxury not only of the amazing and measurable things you have achieved, but also the quality of human beings who have come flocking to your light, ready to join with you in achieving the nearly unimaginable.”

Heller went on to call the “You Belong with Me” singer “an irreplaceable friend to my family and those I love most” and thanked her for making his dreams come true.

He’s also confirmed to have been in her band since before her first headlining tour by the Swift fansite The Swift Agency and fan videos on TikTok.

Paul Sidoti — Lead Guitarist and Vocalist