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 as	The Original Meters sometimes confused with The Funky Meters which is a Meters cover band.
Origin	New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Genres	New Orleans R&B, funk
Years active	1965–1977, 1989-present
Labels	Josie, Reprise, Mardi Gras, Virgo, Warner Bros., Rounder, Charly, Rhino, Lakeside, Sundazed, Too Funky
Website	Official Website
Members	The Original Meters Art Neville George Porter Jr. Leo Nocentelli Zigaboo Modeliste The Funky Meters Art Neville George Porter Jr. Brian Stoltz Russell Batiste