Artists similar to
Jimmy Reed
blues musician
In short
The artists most similar to Jimmy Reed are Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Little Walter, from the same blues and electric blues circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Jimmy Reed?
The artists most similar to Jimmy Reed are Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Little Walter, from the same 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 Jimmy Reed?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Memphis Slim, Big Bill Broonzy, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Etta James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Jimmy Reed" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Jimmy Reed?
Jimmy Reed is usually associated with blues and electric blues (artist · US · born 1925), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.