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Formed: 1966 in New Orleans, LA
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: R&B

Biography:
The Meters defined New Orleans funk, not only on their own recordings, but also as the backing band for numerous artists, including many produced by Allen Toussaint. Where the funk of Sly Stone and James Brown was wild, careening, and determinedly urban, the Meters were down-home and earthy. Nearly all of their own recordings were instrumentals, pu... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2004 Message from the Meters
2003 Fiyo at the Fillmore, Vol. 1
1994 Fundamentally Funky
1992 Uptown Rulers: The Meters Live on the Queen Mary
1990 Good Old Funky Music
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Group Members: Art Neville Brian Stoltz Leo Nocentelli Cyril Neville Ziggy Modeliste More >> Similar Artists: Allen Toussaint Aaron Neville Sly & the Family Stone The Neville Brothers James Brown More >>

Influenced By: Smiley Lewis Fats Domino Booker T. & the MG's Dave Bartholomew Huey "Piano" Smith More >> Followers: Mighty Imperials Medeski, Martin & Wood Little Barrie Beastie Boys Orgone More >>

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