Artists similar to
Patti Smith
In short
The artists most similar to Patti Smith are The Clash, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, The Rolling Stones and Iggy Pop, from the same art rock, proto-punk and garage rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Patti Smith?
The artists most similar to Patti Smith are The Clash, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, The Rolling Stones and Iggy Pop, from the same art rock, proto-punk and garage rock circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Patti Smith?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Iggy Pop, R.E.M., Tom Waits, Blondie, Johnny Cash and Kate Bush have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Patti Smith" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Patti Smith?
Patti Smith is usually associated with art rock, proto-punk, garage rock and rock (artist · US · born 1946), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.