Considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of funk, The Meters created a unique sound that lasted through the sixties and seventies and was reborn in the late eighties. Their trademark sound blends funk, blues, and dance grooves with a New Orleans vibe. The history of this native New Orleans band dates back to 1965, when keyboardist & vocalist Art Neville recruited bassist George Porter Jr., drummer Joseph 'Zigaboo' Modeliste and guitarist Leo Nocentelli to form The Meters. They became the house band for [a=Allen Toussaint] and his record label, [a1530409]. In 1969 the Meters released "Sophisticated Cissy" and "Cissy Strut", both major R&B chart hits. Cyril Neville, Art Neville's brother, joined the band in 1975 as a percussionist and vocalist for three of their albums for Reprise/Warner Brothers. After twelve years and ten studio albums, The Meters disbanded in 1979 due to business problems. The original line-up reformed after an informal jam during the 1989 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. In 1994, Art Neville and Porter, alongside two new members, were officially christened The [a5214860], and continued to perform into the next decade.

Released: 2025-10-17

Label: Sing Records

Country: US

Tracklist

A1	A Minor (Middle Of The Road)	19:17
B1	Mardi Gras Mambo	1:49
B2	Chicken Strut	5:15
B3	Wildflower	5:55
C1	Down By The River	7:03
C2	People Say	5:44
C3	Just Kissed My Baby	7:48
D1	Jock-A-Mo / Brother John	4:08
D2	Hey Pocky A-Way	6:22