Artists similar to
Washboard Sam
In short
The artists most similar to Washboard Sam are Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Memphis Minnie, from the same blues and country blues circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Washboard Sam?
The artists most similar to Washboard Sam are Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Memphis Minnie, from the same blues and country 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 Washboard Sam?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Memphis Slim and Etta James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Washboard Sam" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Washboard Sam?
Washboard Sam is usually associated with blues and country blues (artist · US · born 1910), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 1 November 2026.