Artists similar to
J.J. Cale
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The artists most similar to J.J. Cale are Neil Young, Dire Straits, Van Morrison, Tom Waits and John Lee Hooker, from the same blues rock, blues and rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to J.J. Cale?
The artists most similar to J.J. Cale are Neil Young, Dire Straits, Van Morrison, Tom Waits and John Lee Hooker, from the same blues rock, blues and rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like J.J. Cale?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Tom Waits, John Lee Hooker and Santana have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like J.J. Cale" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is J.J. Cale?
J.J. Cale is usually associated with blues rock, blues, rock and classic rock (artist · US · born 1938), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 30 October 2026.