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Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Funk Bands: The Meters

The Meters

The Meters are a Funk Band that failed to achieve mainstream success, but influenced many and are regarded in the Funk genre. Please take a listen here and have a nice Wednesday: Cissy strut and Look - ka py py


Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_meters
Background information
Also known asThe Original Meters
sometimes confused with The Funky Meters which is a Meters cover band.
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
GenresNew Orleans R&Bfunk
Years active1965–1977, 1989-present
LabelsJosie, Reprise, Mardi Gras, Virgo, Warner Bros., Rounder, Charly, Rhino, Lakeside, Sundazed, Too Funky
WebsiteOfficial Website
MembersThe Original Meters
Art Neville
George Porter Jr.
Leo Nocentelli
Zigaboo Modeliste
The Funky Meters
Art Neville
George Porter Jr.
Brian Stoltz
Russell Batiste

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