Artists similar to
Lead Belly
In short
The artists most similar to Lead Belly are Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Son House, from the same country blues, blues and acoustic blues circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Lead Belly?
The artists most similar to Lead Belly are Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Son House, from the same country blues, blues and acoustic 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 Lead Belly?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Big Bill Broonzy, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Woody Guthrie, Mississippi Fred McDowell and Skip James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Lead Belly" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Lead Belly?
Lead Belly is usually associated with country blues, blues, acoustic blues and folk (artist · US · born 1888), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 23 October 2026.