Artists similar to
Buddy Holly
1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter
In short
The artists most similar to Buddy Holly are Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, The Kinks and The Beach Boys, from the same rock, rock and roll and rockabilly circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Buddy Holly?
The artists most similar to Buddy Holly are Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, The Kinks and The Beach Boys, from the same rock, rock and roll and rockabilly circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Buddy Holly?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Johnny Cash, Kimya Dawson, Bobby Darin and R.E.M. have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Buddy Holly" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Buddy Holly?
Buddy Holly is usually associated with rock, rock and roll, rockabilly and pop (artist · US · born 1936), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.