In short
The artists most similar to The Friends of Distinction are The Temptations, The Supremes, Sly & the Family Stone, The Spinners and The Miracles, from the same r&b and soul circle.
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Ordered by closeness, computed from real listens (ListenBrainz). The Bandcamp badge marks who has a page there, verified with Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to The Friends of Distinction?
The artists most similar to The Friends of Distinction are The Temptations, The Supremes, Sly & the Family Stone, The Spinners and The Miracles, from the same r&b and 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 The Friends of Distinction?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The O’Jays have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like The Friends of Distinction" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is The Friends of Distinction?
The Friends of Distinction is usually associated with r&b and soul (group · US · active since 1968), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.