The Meters

The Meters The Meters American funk band For the band's debut album, see The Meters (album). For other uses, see Meter (disambiguation). The Meters (later The Funky Meters) are an American funk band formed in 1965 in New Orleans by Zigaboo Modeliste (drums), George Porter Jr. (bass), Leo Nocentelli (guitar) and Art Neville (keyboards). The band performed and recorded their own music from the late 1960s until 1977 and played an influential role as backing musicians for other artists, including Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, Dr. John, and Allen Toussaint. Their original songs "Cissy Strut" and "Look-Ka Py Py" are considered funk classics.[1] Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... The Meters The Meters performing in 2011 Background information Also…

GENRES: Popular, Rhythm & Blues, Vocal group