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  • Genre: Drum & Bass / Funk / R&B

    Location NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Un

    Profile Views: 32574

    Last Login: 1/8/2013

    Member Since 10/9/2007

    Website zigaboo.com

    Record Label JZM Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    ..Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste is a Master Drummer, Rhythm-Innovator, Percussionist, and a New Orleans Legend, the most highly acclaimed drummer ever to hail from the Crescent City. Ziggy's creativity has been a wellspring of Funk Influence for Three decades of all musicians and a great many Hip-Hop samplers. His innovative work as a member of the Internationally Acclaimed R & B group, "The Meters" as well as his side work with artists like Keith Richards, Robert Palmer, & Dr. John has garnered him an unparalleled level or respect among musicians and fans. Ziggy's style is unique; he is a master of creating Funk Grooves and new concepts of Funk drumming. He is especially known for his syncopated rhythms and his unique second line Funk styles, which has been sampled, imitated and copied many times over... ..Ziggy recorded on all the Original LP's with "The Meters" and is sampled many times over from artists such as Musiq, Queen Latifah, Run DMC, NWA, Ice Cube, Salt N' Pepa, Cypress Hill, EPMD, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, Naughty by Nature, & Tweet just to name a few. Ziggy is a BMI award winner for Young Gunz, "Can't Stop Won't Stop" and also Ziggy's drum sound provided the main loops for Amerie's "1Thing" nominated for 2 Grammy's which also reached the R & B charts at Number 1... ..Ziggy has written over 200 songs individually and collectively with "The Meters" that display his songwriting genius and distinctive Funk Styles. This collection of songs has been released on over 36 albums nationally and internationally. His tunes have also been in movies such as "Two Can Play That Game", "Jackie Brown", "Drum Line", "8 Mile" a Nike Commercial for Footaction and most recently the TV show, Ludicris VS Tommy Lee on Planet Green and the movie "Hancock"... ..Ziggy released his first solo CD in 2000 entitled "Zigaboo.com" which was reviewed as one of the most outstanding comeback records of the year. "I'm on the Right Track" released in 2004 included appearances by special guests like Dr. John and Bernie Worrell. The album demonstrates that "Zigaboo Modeliste is the most brilliant American Funk percussionist of the Contemporary Era!". This year, Zigaboo will release "Funk Me Hard" which is a live recording of his 1980 performance with Gaboon's Gang at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans. .. ..!!! Start Code To Apply Top Banner !!!!.. ...... ...... .. Custom top banner code by Eileen.. .. .. .. .. ...... ...... ..!!! End Code To Apply Top Banner !!!.. .. .. ..
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  • Rick Moors

    Thanks for the add, Zig! I once played a gig with you many years ago in L.A. at the Music Machine, subbing for Eddie Baytos' bass player at the time.
    I still brag to my friends about that gig, thanks!

    Rick

    4 years ago
  • Ken Hyder






    I liked the new tracks over coffee and breakfast...like I knew I would.


    Have a happy day.


    Ken Hyder

    4 years ago
  • Colin Lake and Wellbott…

    Thanks for the add.
    See you at Jazz Fest!!!

    4 years ago
  • Martin Bustingorri

    Thanks Mr Zigaboo for accepting my solicitation. And for giving inspiration and good music to my life. My best wishes for you.
    Martin

    4 years ago
  • Garage Noir

    Garage NoirArt, Music, Life

    Hello again from Garage Noir, the collaborative e-zine of art, music and the creative process. Your comments are invited.

    Ziggy and the Meters are this week's featured artist at Garage Noir. Song of the week: "I Know You Don't Know"

    Best,

    GN

    4 years ago
  • Eddie Christmas

    Zig..........

    muchrespect

    4 years ago
  • eugenia polos

    THE KING OF THE FUNKY DRUMS HAD A FUNKY THROWDOWN BIRTHDAY. I WAS TOTALLY FUNKED UP.
    WE NEED MORE ZIGABOO!!

    4 years ago
  • BASS CULTURE

    Hope you're doing great, Ziggy!
    Gary
    Moraima
    Nez B

    4 years ago
  • The California Honeydro…

    Celebrate the SOUL TUB! Thanks for listening!
    - The California Honeydrops

    ..THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS: Soul Tub!..

    4 years ago
  • Denise sullivan

    Thanks for the add Mr Modeliste! Hope you might tour this new stuff sometimes or do we have to wait til jazzfest :) Peace

    4 years ago
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Bio:

Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste is a Master Drummer, Rhythm-Innovator, Percussionist, and a New Orleans Legend, the most highly acclaimed drummer ever to hail from the Crescent City. Ziggy’s creativity has been a wellspring of Funk Influence for Three decades of all musicians and a great many Hip-Hop samplers. His innovative work as a member of the Internationally Acclaimed R & B group, “The Meters” as well as his side work with artists like Keith Richards, Robert Palmer, & Dr. John has garnered him an unparalleled level or respect among musicians and fans. Ziggy’s style is unique; he is a master of creating Funk Grooves and new concepts of Funk drumming. He is especially known for his syncopated rhythms and his unique second line Funk styles, which has been sampled, imitated and copied many times over.

Ziggy recorded on all the Original LP’s with “The Meters” and is sampled many times over from artists such as Musiq, Queen Latifah, Run DMC, NWA, Ice Cube, Salt N’ Pepa, Cypress Hill, EPMD, Public Enemy, A Tribe Called Quest, Beastie Boys, Naughty by Nature, & Tweet just to name a few. Ziggy is a BMI award winner for Young Gunz, “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” and also Ziggy’s drum sound provided the main loops for Amerie’s “1Thing” nominated for 2 Grammy’s which also reached the R & B charts at Number 1.

Ziggy has written over 200 songs individually and collectively with “The Meters” that display his songwriting genius and distinctive Funk Styles. This collection of songs has been released on over 36 albums nationally and internationally. His tunes have also been in movies such as “Two Can Play That Game”, “Jackie Brown”, “Drum Line”, “8 Mile” a Nike Commercial for Footaction and most recently the TV show, Ludicris VS Tommy Lee on Planet Green and the movie “Hancock”.

Ziggy released his first solo CD in 2000 entitled ”Zigaboo.com” which was reviewed as one of the most outstanding comeback records of the year. “I’m on the Right Track” released in 2004 included appearances by special guests like Dr. John and Bernie Worrell. The album demonstrates that “Zigaboo Modeliste is the most brilliant American Funk percussionist of the Contemporary Era!”. This year, Zigaboo will release "Funk Me Hard" which is a live recording of his 1980 performance with Gaboon's Gang at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans.

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