In short
The artists most similar to Otis Redding are Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Beatles and The Beach Boys, from the same soul, southern soul and deep soul circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Otis Redding?
The artists most similar to Otis Redding are Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Beatles and The Beach Boys, from the same soul, southern soul and deep soul circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Otis Redding?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: James Brown, Etta James, Four Tops, Nina Simone, Johnny Cash and Radiohead have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Otis Redding" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Otis Redding?
Otis Redding is usually associated with soul, southern soul, deep soul and r&b (artist · US · born 1941), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 22 October 2026.