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: 2023

Label: Jackpot Records (3)

Country: US

Tracklist

A1	Cissy Strut	3:00
A2	Here Comes The Meter Man	2:49
A3	Cardova	4:30
A4	Live Wire	2:35
A5	Art	2:30
A6	Sophisticated Cissy	2:50
B1	Ease Back	2:55
B2	6V6 LA	2:20
B3	Sehorns Farm	2:25
B4	Ann	2:40
B5	Stormy	3:32
B6	Simple Song	2:56