In short
The artists most similar to William Bell are Carla Thomas, Booker T. & the MG’s, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd and Rufus Thomas, from the same soul and r&b 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 William Bell?
The artists most similar to William Bell are Carla Thomas, Booker T. & the MG’s, Sam & Dave, Eddie Floyd and Rufus Thomas, from the same soul and r&b circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like William Bell?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: The Staple Singers and Etta James have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like William Bell" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is William Bell?
William Bell is usually associated with soul and r&b (artist · US · born 1939), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.