The Meters - Struttin' (Ltd. Edition Blue-jay vinyl)

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	Chicken Strut	2:48
A2	Liver Splash	2:40
A3	Wichita Lineman	2:58
A4	Joog	2:12
A5	Go For Yourself	3:10
A6	Same Old Thing	2:52
B1	Hand Clapping Song	2:55
B2	Darlin' Darlin'	2:53
B3	Tippi-Toes	2:26
B4	Britches	2:50
B5	Hey! Last Minute	2:59
B6	Ride Your Pony	3:19