diff --git a/stepmania/src/ScreenStage.h b/stepmania/src/ScreenStage.h
index 828e007011..f30195c641 100644
--- a/stepmania/src/ScreenStage.h
+++ b/stepmania/src/ScreenStage.h
@@ -19,8 +19,6 @@ public:
 	virtual void Update( float fDeltaTime );
 	virtual void MenuBack( PlayerNumber pn );
 
-	virtual bool UsesBackground() const { return false; }
-
 private:
 	Transition		m_In, m_Out, m_Back;
 	BGAnimation		m_Background;