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funky METERS
Funk / Rock / Afro-beat

"The Funky Four"

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana
United States

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   funky METERS: General Info
Member Since1/31/2007
Band Websitefunkymeters.com
Band MembersArt "Poppa Funk" Neville - Keys
George Porter, Jr. - Bass
Ian Neville - Guitar
Russell Batiste, Jr. - Drums
Sounds LikeNarsty New Orleans funk
Record LabelToo Funky Records
Type of LabelIndie




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After twelve years and ten studio albums, The Meters disbanded in 1979 due to business problems.

The Meters have maintained an avid following of fans and other artists, and their music has been sampled by musicians around the world, including rap artists Heavy D, LL Cool J, and Queen Latifah. The Red Hot Chili Peppers pay homage to them in one of their hit songs, and bands such as the Grateful Dead, KVHW, Steve Kimock Band, Widespread Panic, Rebirth Brass Band and String Cheese Incident often played their music.

Musically, the next decade took the band members in different directions. Art Neville and Cyril Neville pioneered the internationally successful Neville Brothers, while Zigaboo Modeliste drummed for Keith Richards and Ron Wood on the New Barbarians Tour. George Porter, Jr. founded his first band, Joy Ride, and in 1990 recorded his first solo CD Runnin' Pardners for Rounder Records. George worked in the studio and toured with David Byrne, recorded with Robbie Robertson, and played on Harry Connick Jr.'s first funk/soul CD "She". In addition, George performed on three back-to-back Platinum CD's with Tori Amos. He has also released four CD's with his own with Runnin' Pardners.

The Meters reformed after an informal jam during the 1989 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. They were so pleased with their sound that they decided to regroup, but with a few changes. Joseph (Zigaboo) Modeliste was replaced by David Russell Batiste, Jr. on drums, a young, energetic drummer with his own distinct sound. Russell has recorded with Allan Toussaint, Robbie Robertson, Harry Connick, Jr.; performed on the last two Wild Magnolias Mardi Gras Indians' CD's and two unlicensed CD's of The Funky Meters featuring the JB Horns, recorded live in Switzerland (without Art Neville); and played on two CD's with Porter's band Runnin' Pardners.

Also, with the departure of Leo Nocentelli in 1994, the Funky METERS welcomed old friend Brian Stoltz into the fold as guitarist. Stoltz, for close to a decade, was the guitarist for The Neville Brothers during the 80's. The 90's brought Brian to play and record with artists Bob Dylan, Edie Brickell, Dr. John and Linda Ronstadt, to name a few. Stoltz says "To be home playing with old friends and playing the music I always thought was the best thing to ever come out of New Orleans is for me the most exciting experience of all".

After the change in personnel came the change in name. In 1994, they were officially christened funky METERS. The band thought it only logical to put "funky" next to the word it best defines - Meters! The spirit and energy of the group is at its highest peak since the mid-seventies, and the enthusiasm of the fans continues to grow stronger with each performance. Myspace Layouts

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Trick Bag





Jul 4 2008 9:14 PM

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Page





Jun 19 2008 3:55 AM

The Meters “Just Kissed My Baby”
played on The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Show - BBC 6Music.
Listen again on http://www. bbc. co. uk/6music/shows/funk_soul/"
JaBeaux





Jun 8 2008 3:20 PM


As you know Ya'll, I really dig the Groove you bring to this Groove Train, it's about dat Funky, Greasy Nawlins sound and on Friday the 13th, I will be throwing down some of the Best jams out of Louisiana on KVNF with Gumbo YaYa at 9:30am MST...The Boogie Woogie is Great and the Groove is Deep, throw on some Ballerina Shoes,burn some candles, light the Incense and be ready for a Friday Morning Party that will jump start the weekend!!..kvnf. org is the place to be at 9;30am MST for some of the Best Hot Sauce Gumbo youll find anywhere on this Rock we Ride..Do yourself a favor and call someone you Love and let them know they to can enjoy a Great Friday Morning...Hell, let them know about this site and they cam Jump this Groove Train...but, you have to make that call.
There will be a Surprise Interview around 11:10am MST and its gonna be very Casual!!
GumboYaYa
kvnf. org Home Grown Community Radio at its Best
9:30am MST
Tune In and Turn It Up!


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Billy Thompson





Jun 2 2008 6:06 AM

it was great hangin' with ya'll at BB King's .... sho' was fohnkay!

safe travels

Billy
SIGNOR WOLF FUNK EXP





May 29 2008 2:20 PM

CIAO,
FUNK U 4 UR VIBES!!!!!
"THE ITALIAN FAMILY" is with U!!!
From:

THE ORIGINAL ITALIAN FELLAS FUNK BAND

"Signor Wolf FUNK EXP"

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Donna Jean





May 23 2008 1:34 AM

Hey funky METERS, I just bought as my PET!
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Rob Berry





May 8 2008 8:55 AM

Hi ,I hope all is well, I have got some new tracks up, please stop by for a listen if you can, Thanks, have a great week!
Rob
The PiMpEttEs





Apr 25 2008 8:45 PM

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MyHotComments WITH ALL THE LOVE ,RESPECT,PRAYERS, AND BLESSING ONE COULD EVER GET FROM THE FATHER I PRAY FOR YOU AND ALL OF YOURS
varadelico





Apr 24 2008 7:50 AM

David Palermo(The Blue Shivers)





Apr 23 2008 8:43 PM

Thanks For THe ADD.....davePhotobucket
Eguie Castrillo and his Orchestra





Apr 20 2008 3:21 PM

Joe Caruso





Apr 14 2008 12:03 PM

Just stoppin by to say hello!
I, STORM (musician/DJ)





Apr 12 2008 4:41 PM





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Thanks 4 da ADD!!!
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knk





Apr 9 2008 8:29 AM

hello como va eso?

he subido un nuevo tema
no me puedes joder Feat. McLee
espero que te guste, un saludoo


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The Hot Wok





Apr 7 2008 11:47 PM

yeah! we love the new orleans soul!

SIGNOR WOLF FUNK EXP





Apr 7 2008 7:47 PM

RESPECT 2 U & UR INCREDIBLE MUSIC!!!
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TaKe MiTo





Apr 5 2008 3:51 AM

i love your music!
sally





Apr 4 2008 4:56 PM

LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING
In Memory of an Anniversary of the Last Day of Dr. Martin Luther King
**********************************
Lift every voice and sing, till earth and Heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won.

Stony the road we trod, bitter the chastening rod,
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died;
Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet,
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?
We have come over a way that with tears has been watered,
We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered;
Out from the gloomy past, till now we stand at last
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.

God of our weary years, God of our silent tears,
Thou Who hast brought us thus far on the way;
Thou Who hast by Thy might, led us into the light,
Keep us forever in the path, we pray.
Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee.
Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee.
Shadowed beneath Thy hand, may we forever stand,
True to our God, true to our native land.
Lift every voice and sing, till earth and Heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise, high as the listening skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,
Let us march on till victory is won.
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&wait... maybe push "go" or "play" key...
Mitakuye Oyasin (ALL My Relations)
LOVE, PEACE
Sally
Billy Thompson





Apr 4 2008 11:41 AM

Yo ArTee and Ian,

I'm gonna come see ya'll at BB's in NYC.

Lookin' forward to it.

Happy Trails

Billy
Michael A. Aponte / Drummer/Artist/Renaissance Man





Apr 2 2008 1:15 PM

Funky Meters! It's all about the groove!

Thanks so much for the buddy link. I really do appreciate it.

Peace!

MAA :)
Donna Jean





Apr 1 2008 8:09 PM

You guys are the funk!
Peace,
Donna Jean
Thanks
Tony Treez™ Movement





Apr 1 2008 6:20 PM

Giving thanks 4 the add!
S H A Z A





Apr 1 2008 7:10 AM

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Apr 1 2008 2:46 AM

Thanks for add and welcome in the hive !
The Hankster





Apr 1 2008 12:07 AM

thanx for the add my funky heroes !
greetings from germany !
S H A Z A





Mar 31 2008 9:00 PM

"S.T.A.Y...C.O.N.N.E.C.T.E.D."
The Wolfpack Revival





Mar 31 2008 8:30 PM

Hello funky METERS.
Thanks for the add.
Great tunes!
Wishing you all much success.
Cheers,
Duff, The WPR.
Love Angel





Mar 31 2008 12:33 PM

Are you like me? Take my "How trusting are you?" Quiz to find out!
Michael Minor





Mar 31 2008 12:27 PM

Thanks for your friendship and thanks again for the beautiful music !
..greetings from Frankfurt/M Germany
Uwe Felchle





Mar 31 2008 11:30 AM

thank you for your friendship-have a great week !
basspower!!
..in funk we trust!..
uwe
Johnny Roth





Mar 31 2008 11:15 AM

Thanks guys!

Hope to see ya soon.

Johnny
John Carlotto





Mar 31 2008 10:32 AM

Thanks for the add!

- John
varadelico





Mar 31 2008 7:36 AM

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varadelico





Mar 20 2008 6:49 AM

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:) arlene :)





Mar 17 2008 9:25 AM

hi how have you been? your myspace is looking awesome! anyhow, i just grabbed some awesome new ringers off www.singingcell.info for FREE! they have the coolest variety!
Joan





Mar 14 2008 11:07 PM

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