If you like Fred Smith, try these artists

If you like Fred Smith, 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

Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop

Shared genres: garage rock, hard rock, proto-punk

alternative rock garage rock glam rock
The Mothers of Invention

The Mothers of Invention

Shared genres: hard rock, proto-punk, psychedelic rock

blues rock experimental rock hard rock
The Kinks

The Kinks

Shared genres: garage rock, hard rock, proto-punk

garage rock hard rock power pop
Jefferson Airplane

Jefferson Airplane

Shared genres: garage rock, hard rock, psychedelic rock

acid rock blues rock garage rock
The Fuzztones

The Fuzztones

Shared genres: garage rock, psychedelic rock

garage punk garage rock psychedelic rock
Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa

Shared genres: proto-punk, psychedelic rock

alternative rock art music avant-garde music
The Guess Who

The Guess Who

Shared genres: garage rock, hard rock, psychedelic rock

blues rock classic rock folk rock
Cage the Elephant

Cage the Elephant

Shared genres: garage rock, psychedelic rock

alternative rock blues garage rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Fred Smith?

Artists similar to Fred Smith include Iggy Pop, The Mothers of Invention, The Kinks and Jefferson Airplane. Each shares elements of Fred Smith's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Fred Smith?

Fred Smith is primarily known for hard rock, psychedelic rock and garage rock. Smith's music thrives on raw guitar riffs intertwined with driving rhythms, creating an urgent tension that propels each song forward.

Where should I start if I like Fred Smith?

If you enjoy Fred Smith, start with Iggy Pop — their album "The Idiot" is a great entry point. Shared genres: garage rock, hard rock, proto-punk