Artists similar to
Sonny Terry
In short
The artists most similar to Sonny Terry are John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Robert Johnson and Howlin’ Wolf, from the same blues and piedmont blues circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Sonny Terry?
The artists most similar to Sonny Terry are John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Robert Johnson and Howlin’ Wolf, from the same blues and piedmont 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 Terry?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Big Bill Broonzy, Memphis Slim and Mississippi Fred McDowell have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Sonny Terry" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Sonny Terry?
Sonny Terry is usually associated with blues and piedmont blues (artist · US · born 1911), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 2 November 2026.