Artists similar to
Sonny Boy Williamson
John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson, 1914–1948
In short
The artists most similar to Sonny Boy Williamson are Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Lead Belly, from the same blues and acoustic chicago blues 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 Robert Johnson, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Lead Belly, from the same blues and acoustic chicago 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 Sonny Boy Williamson?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Big Bill Broonzy, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Memphis Slim 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 and acoustic chicago blues (artist · US · born 1914), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.