In short
The artists most similar to Barrett Strong are The Miracles, The Supremes, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and The Marvelettes, from the same soul, motown and r&b circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Barrett Strong?
The artists most similar to Barrett Strong are The Miracles, The Supremes, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas and The Marvelettes, from the same soul, motown and r&b circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Barrett Strong?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Etta James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Barrett Strong" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Barrett Strong?
Barrett Strong is usually associated with soul, motown and r&b (artist · US · born 1941), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.