Artists similar to
Elmore James
In short
The artists most similar to Elmore James are Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Little Walter and B.B. King, from the same blues, chicago blues and electric blues circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Elmore James?
The artists most similar to Elmore James are Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Little Walter and B.B. King, 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 Elmore James?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Etta James, Memphis Slim, Big Bill Broonzy and Mississippi Fred McDowell have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Elmore James" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Elmore James?
Elmore James is usually associated with blues, chicago blues and electric blues (artist · US · born 1918), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 29 October 2026.