The Meters
The definitive architectural bedrock of modern funk, featuring Art Neville, Leo Nocentelli, George Porter Jr., and Zigaboo Modeliste, defining groove on "Cissy Strut".
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⏳ Past Members (5)
Art Neville
Organ, Keyboards, Vocals
George Porter Jr.
Bass, Vocals
Leo Nocentelli
Guitar, Vocals
Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste
Drums, Vocals
Cyril Neville
Percussion, Vocals
📜 Archival Liner Notes & Thank-Yous
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The Historical Lineage of The Meters
The Meters emerged out of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States between 1965 and 1977, contributing distinctive energy to the New Orleans Funk and Funk landscape. Anchored by personnel including Art Neville, George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli, Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste, the band forms vital family tree connections across the scene, notably through Art Neville (also of The Funky Meters and The Neville Brothers), George Porter Jr. (also of The Funky Meters), Cyril Neville (also of The Neville Brothers). Their recorded output is documented across catalog releases on Josie Records and Reprise Records, acting as a tangible historical bridge in the independent music ecosystem.
Archival Entry Points & Significance
To explore The Meters's place in the knowledge graph, begin by examining their personnel roster and shared scene bridges. Immediate lineage hops connect directly to The Funky Meters (Past shared member Art Neville), The Neville Brothers (Past shared member Art Neville), Faith No More (Label roster peer on Reprise Records). Their audio engineering lineage connects to Allen Toussaint. Use the interactive Bridge Finder below to calculate the shortest path between The Meters and other scene originators.
Where to Dig Next From The Meters
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