In short
The artists most similar to Ben E. King are Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, The Rolling Stones and The Temptations, from the same soul, funk and jazz pop circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Ben E. King?
The artists most similar to Ben E. King are Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye, The Rolling Stones and The Temptations, from the same soul, funk and jazz pop circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Ben E. King?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Johnny Cash, Four Tops and James Brown have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Ben E. King" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Ben E. King?
Ben E. King is usually associated with soul, funk, jazz pop and pop (artist · US · born 1938), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 24 October 2026.