Artists similar to
Sonny Boy Williamson
Aleck “Sonny Boy Williamson” Miller, 1912–1965
In short
The artists most similar to Sonny Boy Williamson are Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Little Walter and Elmore James, from the same blues, chicago blues and blues rock circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Sonny Boy Williamson?
The artists most similar to Sonny Boy Williamson are Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Little Walter and Elmore James, from the same blues, chicago blues and blues 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 Sonny Boy Williamson?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Memphis Slim, Etta James, Big Bill Broonzy and Mississippi Fred McDowell have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Sonny Boy Williamson" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Sonny Boy Williamson?
Sonny Boy Williamson is usually associated with blues, chicago blues, blues rock and delta blues (artist · US · born 1912), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.