In short
The artists most similar to Jimmy Hughes are Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd, William Bell, Booker T. & the MG’s and Wilson Pickett, from the same r&b and soul circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Jimmy Hughes?
The artists most similar to Jimmy Hughes are Carla Thomas, Eddie Floyd, William Bell, Booker T. & the MG’s and Wilson Pickett, from the same r&b and soul circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Jimmy Hughes?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The Staple Singers, Etta James and Mavis Staples have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Jimmy Hughes" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Jimmy Hughes?
Jimmy Hughes is usually associated with r&b and soul (artist · US · born 1935), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.