If you like Bobby Byrd, try these artists

If you like Bobby Byrd, 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.

Artists to try next

King Gordy

King Gordy

Shared genres: funk

Detroit blues Midwest hip-hop blue-eyed soul
Jimmy Smith

Jimmy Smith

Shared genres: funk, jazz-funk

funk hard bop indie rock
Aaliyah

Aaliyah

Shared genres: funk

alternative R&B contemporary R&B electronica
Tom Scott

Tom Scott

Shared genres: jazz-funk

West Coast jazz blues jazz
Chuck Mangione

Chuck Mangione

Shared genres: jazz-funk

jazz jazz fusion jazz-funk
Billy Preston

Billy Preston

Shared genres: funk

blues funk gospel music
Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock

Shared genres: funk, jazz-funk

bebop classical music electro
Michael Henderson

Michael Henderson

Shared genres: funk

funk jazz jazz fusion

Common questions

Who sounds like Bobby Byrd?

Artists similar to Bobby Byrd include King Gordy, Jimmy Smith, Aaliyah and Tom Scott. Each shares elements of Bobby Byrd's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Bobby Byrd?

Bobby Byrd is primarily known for funk and jazz-funk. With tightly woven grooves and infectious rhythmic interplay, Byrd’s music compels movement and invites listeners to lose themselves in its pulsating energy.

Where should I start if I like Bobby Byrd?

If you enjoy Bobby Byrd, start with King Gordy — their album "The Entity" is a great entry point. Shared genres: funk