Artists similar to
Memphis Slim
In short
The artists most similar to Memphis Slim are John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Elmore James and T‐Bone Walker, from the same piano blues, blues and boogie-woogie circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Memphis Slim?
The artists most similar to Memphis Slim are John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Elmore James and T‐Bone Walker, from the same piano blues, blues and boogie-woogie circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Memphis Slim?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Big Bill Broonzy and Mississippi Fred McDowell have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Memphis Slim" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Memphis Slim?
Memphis Slim is usually associated with piano blues, blues, boogie-woogie and chicago blues (artist · US · born 1915), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.