Artists similar to
Mississippi Fred McDowell
In short
The artists most similar to Mississippi Fred McDowell are Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, Robert Johnson and Son House, from the same hill country blues, blues and delta blues circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Mississippi Fred McDowell?
The artists most similar to Mississippi Fred McDowell are Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Howlin’ Wolf, Robert Johnson and Son House, from the same hill country blues, blues and delta 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 Mississippi Fred McDowell?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Big Bill Broonzy, Skip James and Memphis Slim have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Mississippi Fred McDowell" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Mississippi Fred McDowell?
Mississippi Fred McDowell is usually associated with hill country blues, blues and delta blues (artist · US · born 1904), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.