A tribute band is a musical group that plays the songs and performs the music of a well-known and established musical act, typically imitating the original band's style, sound, and stage performance as closely as possible. Tribute bands are formed to pay homage to a specific band or musician and to recreate the experience of seeing them live for fans who may not have had the opportunity to do so. Tribute bands can range from amateur musicians who perform for fun, to professional musicians who make a career out of paying tribute to their favorite artists.