In short
The artists most similar to Johnnie Taylor are Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the MG’s, Carla Thomas, William Bell and Eddie Floyd, from the same r&b, soul and soul blues 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 Johnnie Taylor?
The artists most similar to Johnnie Taylor are Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the MG’s, Carla Thomas, William Bell and Eddie Floyd, from the same r&b, soul and soul 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 Johnnie Taylor?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The Staple Singers, The O’Jays and Etta James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Johnnie Taylor" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Johnnie Taylor?
Johnnie Taylor is usually associated with r&b, soul, soul blues and disco (artist · US · born 1934), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.