Artists similar to
Carey Bell
In short
The artists most similar to Carey Bell are John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Little Walter, from the same blues, chicago blues and electric blues circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Carey Bell?
The artists most similar to Carey Bell are John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Little Walter, from the same blues, chicago blues and electric blues circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Carey Bell?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Memphis Slim, Big Bill Broonzy and Mississippi Fred McDowell have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Carey Bell" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Carey Bell?
Carey Bell is usually associated with blues, chicago blues and electric blues (artist · US · born 1936), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.