Artists similar to
James Taylor
singer-songwriter and guitarist
In short
The artists most similar to James Taylor are Elton John, Simon & Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan and Van Morrison, from the same rock, soft rock and folk rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to James Taylor?
The artists most similar to James Taylor are Elton John, Simon & Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan and Van Morrison, from the same rock, soft rock and folk 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 James Taylor?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Denver have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like James Taylor" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is James Taylor?
James Taylor is usually associated with rock, soft rock, folk rock and singer-songwriter (artist · US · born 1948), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.