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Tim O’Brien
US bluegrass musician
In short
The artists most similar to Tim O’Brien are Chris Thile, Ralph Stanley, Alison Krauss, Doc Watson and Alison Krauss & Union Station, from the same folk circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Tim O’Brien?
The artists most similar to Tim O’Brien are Chris Thile, Ralph Stanley, Alison Krauss, Doc Watson and Alison Krauss & Union Station, from the same folk circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Tim O’Brien?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Prine have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Tim O’Brien" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Tim O’Brien?
Tim O’Brien is usually associated with folk (artist · US · born 1954), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.