Artists similar to
38 Special
American rock band
In short
The artists most similar to 38 Special are Boston, Foreigner, The Cars, Styx and REO Speedwagon, from the same southern rock, blues rock and hard rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to 38 Special?
The artists most similar to 38 Special are Boston, Foreigner, The Cars, Styx and REO Speedwagon, from the same southern rock, blues rock and hard rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like 38 Special?
With Digs you create a "Like 38 Special" Dig: a short session of Bandcamp tracks with the same sound, from independent artists.
What genre is 38 Special?
38 Special is usually associated with southern rock, blues rock, hard rock and aor (group · US · active since 1974), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.