Artists similar to
James Cotton
US blues harmonica player, singer & songwriter
In short
The artists most similar to James Cotton are Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy and B.B. King, from the same blues and chicago blues circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to James Cotton?
The artists most similar to James Cotton are Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Buddy Guy and B.B. King, from the same blues and chicago 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 James Cotton?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Memphis Slim, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Luther Allison have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like James Cotton" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is James Cotton?
James Cotton is usually associated with blues and chicago blues (artist · US · born 1935), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 22 October 2026.