If you like Ben E. King, try these artists

If you like Ben E. King, 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

Ray Charles

Ray Charles

Shared genres: blues, rhythm and blues, soul

blues country music gospel music
Ike & Tina Turner

Ike & Tina Turner

Shared genres: blues, rhythm and blues, soul

blues blues rock funk
Koko Taylor

Koko Taylor

Shared genres: blues, rhythm and blues, soul

Chicago blues blues rhythm and blues
Etta James

Etta James

Shared genres: blues, rhythm and blues, soul

blues gospel music jazz
Fontella Bass

Fontella Bass

Shared genres: blues, rhythm and blues, soul

blues pop music post-bop
The Neville Brothers

The Neville Brothers

Shared genres: blues, rhythm and blues, soul

blues funk rhythm and blues
Billy Preston

Billy Preston

Shared genres: blues, rhythm and blues, soul

blues funk gospel music
Joss Stone

Joss Stone

Shared genres: blues, rhythm and blues, soul

blues contemporary R&B funk

Common questions

Who sounds like Ben E. King?

Artists similar to Ben E. King include Ray Charles, Ike & Tina Turner, Koko Taylor and Etta James. Each shares elements of Ben E. King's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Ben E. King?

Ben E. King is primarily known for R&B and soul. King's music pulses with soulful grooves and rhythmic intensity, driven by heartfelt vocal lines that rise and fall with compelling emotional weight.

Where should I start if I like Ben E. King?

If you enjoy Ben E. King, start with Ray Charles — their album "The Birth of Soul" is a great entry point. Shared genres: blues, rhythm and blues, soul