Bands & artists like Janis Joplin

If you like Janis Joplin, 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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Cream

Cream

Shared genres: acid rock, blues rock, hard rock

acid rock blues rock hard rock
Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix

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Shared genres: acid rock, blues rock, hard rock

acid rock blues rock electric blues
Johnny Hallyday

Johnny Hallyday

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Shared genres: blues, blues rock, country music

French rock blues blues rock
Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf

Shared genres: acid rock, blues rock, hard rock

acid rock blues rock hard rock
Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton

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Shared genres: blues, blues rock, hard rock

blues blues rock hard rock
Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd

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Shared genres: acid rock, blues rock, psychedelic rock

acid rock art rock blues rock
Eric Burdon

Eric Burdon

Shared genres: blues, blues rock, hard rock

Latin rock blues blues rock
Bob Weir

Bob Weir

Shared genres: blues, country music, folk music

blues country music folk music

Common questions

Who sounds like Janis Joplin?

Artists similar to Janis Joplin include Cream, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Hallyday and Steppenwolf. Each shares elements of Janis Joplin's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Janis Joplin?

Janis Joplin is primarily known for country, folk and hard rock. Joplin's music crackles with a gritty intensity, powered by explosive vocal deliveries that alternate between moments of raucous energy and poignant restraint.

Where should I start if I like Janis Joplin?

If you enjoy Janis Joplin, start with Cream — their album "20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Cream" is a great entry point. Shared genres: acid rock, blues rock, hard rock