Bands & artists like Aerosmith

If you like Aerosmith, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

New to Aerosmith? Start with our listening guide.

Artists to try next

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin

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Both bands share a powerful blend of blues rock and hard rock, characterized by dynamic guitar riffs and Robert Plant's soaring vocals.

blues rock classic rock folk rock
Van Halen

Van Halen

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Their music features energetic guitar work and charismatic vocals, embodying the glam rock and hard rock aesthetics similar to Aerosmith.

classic rock hard rock
Guns N' Roses

Guns N' Roses

With gritty guitar riffs and anthemic choruses, their sound echoes the bluesy rock vibe that Aerosmith is known for.

hard rock
Def Leppard

Def Leppard

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They combine melodic hooks with hard-hitting rock instrumentation, creating a sound reminiscent of Aerosmith's glam rock era.

hard rock
AC/DC

AC/DC

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Their straightforward hard rock sound, driven by powerful guitar riffs and a strong rhythm section, aligns closely with Aerosmith's style.

blues rock classic rock hard rock
Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper

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His blend of theatricality and hard rock elements resonates well with Aerosmith's gritty yet melodic approach to music.

classic rock garage rock glam metal
Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Their Southern rock roots combined with blues influences create a sound that complements the gritty grooves found in Aerosmith's catalog.

Southern rock blues rock hard rock
The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones

Both bands share a classic rock foundation with blues influences, characterized by raw vocals and infectious rhythms.

blues blues rock classic rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Aerosmith?

Artists similar to Aerosmith include Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, Guns N' Roses and Def Leppard. Each shares elements of Aerosmith's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Aerosmith?

Aerosmith is primarily known for hard rock, heavy metal and rock & roll. Their music pulses with a gritty groove, driven by propulsive rhythms and rugged guitar riffs that create an irresistible momentum.

Where should I start if I like Aerosmith?

If you enjoy Aerosmith, start with Led Zeppelin — their album "Led Zeppelin" is a great entry point. Both bands share a powerful blend of blues rock and hard rock, characterized by dynamic guitar riffs and Robert Plant's soaring vocals.