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Considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of funk, The Meters created a unique sound that lasted through the sixties and seventies and was reborn in the late eighties. Their trademark sound blends funk, blues, and dance grooves with a New Orleans vibe.

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The history of this native New Orleans band dates back to 1965, when keyboardist & vocalist Art Neville recruited bassist George Porter Jr., drummer Joseph 'Zigaboo' Modeliste and guitarist Leo Nocentelli to form The Meters. They became the house band for Allen Toussaint and his record label, Sansu Enterprises. In 1969 the Meters released "Sophisticated Cissy" and "Cissy Strut", both major R&B chart hits. Cyril Neville, Art Neville's brother, joined the band in 1975 as a percussionist and vocalist for three of their albums for Reprise/Warner Brothers.
After twelve years and ten studio albums, The Meters disbanded in 1979 due to business problems. The original line-up reformed after an informal jam during the 1989 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In 1994, Art Neville and Porter, alongside two new members, were officially christened The Funky Meters, and continued to perform into the next decade.

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The Meters is on Tour!

1 show scheduled

Next Show:

Jan 1, 2038

Banana Joe's

Birmingham, AL

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The Meters has 1 upcoming concert. They will be performing in cities including Birmingham. Check the tour dates section for the complete schedule and ticket information.

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The Meters has released 499+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Live At The Great American Music Hall 1975, Live At The Great American Music Hall 1975, Clear Lake Audiotorium. Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of The Meters's most popular tracks include Cissy Strut, Just Kissed My Baby, Look-Ka Py Py, Hand Clapping Song, People Say. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

Considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of funk, The Meters created a unique sound that lasted through the sixties and seventies and was reborn in the late eighties. Their trademark sound... Read the full biography on this page.

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