Artists similar to
Johnny Shines
singer and guitarist
In short
The artists most similar to Johnny Shines are Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Little Walter and Lightnin’ Hopkins, from the same delta blues, blues and chicago blues circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Johnny Shines?
The artists most similar to Johnny Shines are Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Little Walter and Lightnin’ Hopkins, from the same delta blues, blues and chicago 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 Johnny Shines?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Memphis Slim and Mississippi Fred McDowell have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Johnny Shines" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Johnny Shines?
Johnny Shines is usually associated with delta blues, blues and chicago blues (artist · US · born 1915), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 29 October 2026.