Artists similar to
Howlin’ Wolf
In short
The artists most similar to Howlin’ Wolf are Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, 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 Howlin’ Wolf?
The artists most similar to Howlin’ Wolf are Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, B.B. King, 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 Howlin’ Wolf?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Etta James, Tom Waits, Memphis Slim and Big Bill Broonzy have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Howlin’ Wolf" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Howlin’ Wolf?
Howlin’ Wolf is usually associated with blues, chicago blues, electric blues and acid rock (artist · US · born 1910), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 28 October 2026.