Artists similar to
John Fahey
American composer and guitarist
In short
The artists most similar to John Fahey are Leo Kottke, Bert Jansch, Jack Rose, John Renbourn and Robbie Basho, from the same american primitive guitar, avant-folk and folk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to John Fahey?
The artists most similar to John Fahey are Leo Kottke, Bert Jansch, Jack Rose, John Renbourn and Robbie Basho, from the same american primitive guitar, avant-folk and folk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like John Fahey?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Michael Hurley, Arthur Russell, James Blackshaw and Tom Waits have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like John Fahey" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is John Fahey?
John Fahey is usually associated with american primitive guitar, avant-folk, folk and psychedelic folk (artist · US · born 1939), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 27 October 2026.