The Funky Meters
Touring New Orleans funk powerhouse co-founded by Art Neville and George Porter Jr. with drummer Russell Batiste Jr. and guitarist Brian Stoltz.
👥 Personnel & Lineage (0)
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⏳ Past Members (4)
Art Neville
Keyboards, Vocals
George Porter Jr.
Bass, Vocals
Russell Batiste Jr.
Drums
Brian Stoltz
Guitar, Vocals
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of The Funky Meters
The Funky Meters emerged out of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States between 1994 and 2019, contributing distinctive energy to the New Orleans Funk and Funk landscape. Anchored by personnel including Art Neville, George Porter Jr., Russell Batiste Jr., Brian Stoltz, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Art Neville (also of The Meters and The Neville Brothers), George Porter Jr. (also of The Meters), Russell Batiste Jr. (also of Vida Blue).
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore The Funky Meters's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to The Meters (Past shared member Art Neville), The Neville Brothers (Past shared member Art Neville), Vida Blue (Past shared member Russell Batiste Jr.). Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between The Funky Meters and other scene originators.
Where to Dig Next From The Funky Meters
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