Artists similar to
Bo Diddley
American singer, guitarist, songwriter and music producer
In short
The artists most similar to Bo Diddley are Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Richard and Muddy Waters, from the same blues, electric blues and r&b circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Bo Diddley?
The artists most similar to Bo Diddley are Chuck Berry, John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, Little Richard and Muddy Waters, from the same blues, electric blues 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 Bo Diddley?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Etta James and Tom Waits have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Bo Diddley" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Bo Diddley?
Bo Diddley is usually associated with blues, electric blues, r&b and rock and roll (artist · US · born 1928), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 29 October 2026.