Bands & artists like Aynsley Dunbar

If you like Aynsley Dunbar, 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.

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Carmine Appice

Carmine Appice

Known for his powerful drumming in rock and blues, Appice shares a similar dynamic intensity and groove-driven style.

heavy metal
Cozy Powell

Cozy Powell

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Powell's work in hard rock and heavy metal showcases a driving rhythmic style that resonates with Dunbar's energetic performances.

hard rock
Billy Cobham

Billy Cobham

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Cobham's fusion of jazz and rock features intricate drumming patterns that complement Dunbar's blend of genres and dynamic tension.

funk jazz jazz rock
Ginger Baker

Ginger Baker

Baker’s fusion of jazz and rock drumming brings a similar intensity and complexity to his performances as seen in Dunbar’s work.

blues rock funk hard rock
Peter Criss

Peter Criss

Criss' work with KISS showcases a glam rock aesthetic that complements the energetic grooves found in Dunbar's catalog.

rock music
Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

Taylor’s drumming with Queen features a blend of rock styles that resonate with the urgency and dynamic shifts present in Dunbar’s music.

dance-rock hard rock pop rock
Lenny White

Lenny White

White’s innovative drumming in jazz-rock fusion offers complex rhythms that align well with the driving force of Dunbar’s sound.

jazz jazz fusion
Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr

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Starr’s rhythmic contributions to The Beatles incorporate a variety of styles that reflect a similar versatility found in Dunbar’s music.

pop music pop rock rock music

Common questions

Who sounds like Aynsley Dunbar?

Artists similar to Aynsley Dunbar include Carmine Appice, Cozy Powell, Billy Cobham and Ginger Baker. Each shares elements of Aynsley Dunbar's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Aynsley Dunbar?

Aynsley Dunbar is primarily known for hard rock, heavy metal and jazz. With driving rhythms and a palpable tension between groove and dynamics, Dunbar's music pulsates with an urgency that commands attention.

Where should I start if I like Aynsley Dunbar?

If you enjoy Aynsley Dunbar, start with Carmine Appice — their album "Carmine Appice" is a great entry point. Known for his powerful drumming in rock and blues, Appice shares a similar dynamic intensity and groove-driven style.