Bands & artists like Glenn Hughes

If you like Glenn Hughes, 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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Artists to try next

Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa

Bonamassa's blues-rock guitar work and powerful vocals create a rich, dynamic sound that echoes Hughes' textured rock style.

blues blues rock country music
David Coverdale

David Coverdale

Coverdale's work with Whitesnake blends hard rock with soulful melodies, reminiscent of Hughes' powerful vocal delivery and emotive songwriting.

blues rock glam metal rock music
Steve Lukather

Steve Lukather

Lukather's intricate guitar arrangements and blend of rock and pop elements align well with Hughes' layered musical approach.

pop rock rock music
Deep Purple

Deep Purple

As a former member, Deep Purple's classic rock sound features the same heavy riffs and dynamic shifts that characterize Hughes' solo work.

classic rock hard rock progressive rock
Black Country Communion

Black Country Communion

This supergroup, featuring Hughes himself, showcases a similar blend of hard rock and blues with rich instrumentation and emotional depth.

hard rock
Ted Nugent

Ted Nugent

Nugent's high-energy rock and guitar-driven sound share a rhythmic urgency similar to the energetic aspects of Hughes' music.

hard rock
John Waite

John Waite

Waite's powerful ballads and rock anthems resonate with the emotional intensity found in Hughes' vocal performances.

pop rock
Peter Frampton

Peter Frampton

Frampton's blend of rock and melodic sensibility, along with his expressive guitar work, aligns well with the sonic textures created by Hughes.

rock music

Common questions

Who sounds like Glenn Hughes?

Artists similar to Glenn Hughes include Joe Bonamassa, David Coverdale, Steve Lukather and Deep Purple. Each shares elements of Glenn Hughes's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Glenn Hughes?

Glenn Hughes is primarily known for rock music. Hughes crafts a textured tapestry of sound that moves with rhythmic urgency while allowing moments of spacious tension and release to resonate deeply.

Where should I start if I like Glenn Hughes?

If you enjoy Glenn Hughes, start with Joe Bonamassa — their album "Blues Deluxe" is a great entry point. Bonamassa's blues-rock guitar work and powerful vocals create a rich, dynamic sound that echoes Hughes' textured rock style.