Artists similar to
Magic Sam
In short
The artists most similar to Magic Sam are Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Little Walter, from the same chicago blues, electric blues and blues circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Magic Sam?
The artists most similar to Magic Sam are Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Little Walter, from the same chicago blues, electric blues and 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 Magic Sam?
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 Magic Sam" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Magic Sam?
Magic Sam is usually associated with chicago blues, electric blues, blues and soul blues (artist · US · born 1937), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 22 October 2026.